2024 Elvio Cogno Nebbiolo Langhe Montegrilli Organic, Piedmont

Almost transparent, light cherry red colour. Intense and memorable on the nose, medicinal hints, then raspberry compote and cherries, also rose water. Very fruity on the palate, with grippy tannins on the mid-palate, then becomes somewhat narrow but persistent.

91 points falstaff.com

High on the prized slopes of Bricco Ravera in Novello, Elvio Cogno has become one of Barolo’s most respected traditional estates, known for wines that combine purity, perfume and longevity. Founded by the late Elvio Cogno and now led by his daughter Nadia Cogno and winemaker Valter Fissore, the winery remains deeply committed to organic farming and sensitive cellar work. The Montegrilli Langhe Nebbiolo is crafted from organically grown fruit surrounding the Ravera cru, offering a beautifully transparent expression of site and grape while providing earlier accessibility than the estate’s Barolo releases.

A bright garnet ruby colour shimmers with youthful energy. Aromas rise gracefully with sour cherry, redcurrant and wild strawberry intertwined with rose petal, dried thyme and a gentle hint of sweet spice. There is an unmistakable alpine freshness here. The palate feels finely structured yet vibrant, red berry fruit gliding across chalky, well defined tannins with notes of blood orange, liquorice and crushed stone adding depth. Lively acidity keeps everything precise and food focused, finishing long, savoury and quietly persistent with a lingering floral echo.

This is the kind of Nebbiolo that suits both relaxed evenings and serious Piedmontese fare. Tajarin with ragù, braised veal, porcini risotto or charcuterie platters will all feel perfectly matched. Delicious now with a short decant, yet capable of evolving over six to eight years as leather, truffle and forest floor complexity begins to unfold. A graceful and authentic organic Langhe Nebbiolo that showcases the enduring finesse of Elvio Cogno.