Sottimano Langhe Nebbiolo 2021

The 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo, from young vines in Basarin, is far from an easygoing wine. If anything, it needs time in bottle to be at its best. Today bright acids and piercing tannins dominate, and there is fine persistence, not to mention tons of class. Crushed flowers, chalk, white pepper and a burst of red berry fruit linger.

This is packed with luscious cherry, tobacco and earth flavors. Solidly built, with a line of tannins on the moderately long finish. Ends on a mineral note. Drink now through 2028. 1,833 cases made, 250 cases imported.