Top Picks for Nebbiolo

Garnet black color. Attractive aromas and flavors of dried cherry and apricot, raspberry, sun dried tomato, mushrooms, grilled baguette brushed with olive oil, and barnyard with a lightly tannic, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, intricate, long finish manifesting notes of toasted pine nuts and tar with light oak flavor. A dreamy Barolo with enticing notes of maturity and great length; cellar.

Brick red color. Aromas and flavors of tar, truffle paste, licorice, and ripe red plum with a slightly chewy, lively, dry medium-full body and a tingling, interesting, long finish with suggestions of tart cherry, lingonberry, and anise seeds with firm, drying tannins and moderate oak flavor. Tart red fruits and floral nuance make this a nice example of the style.

Awards: 2021 World Wine Championships - Best Value Nebbiolo

Burnt sienna color. Aromas and flavors of peony blossoms, wintergreen, clay, nutella, and strawberry tisane with a lightly tannic, vibrant, dryish medium body and a warming, complex, medium-long finish manifesting notes of almond skins, juicy cherries, and rhubarb with a suggestion of oak flavor. A bright Barolo fine-tuned to the American palate; juicy and generous.

Garnet black color. Aromas of marinated white bean, jasmine tea, fruit punch, tobacco, and toast with pomegranate jelly with a lightly tannic, vibrant, dry medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-long cracked red peppercorn on focaccia finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A fruity Barolo that will shine with food.

Burnt sienna color. Fruity aromas and flavors of sun dried tomato, dried rose petals, spiced cherry, chocolate drizzled banana, dates, and prunes with a lightly tannic, lively, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, complex, long finish imparting accents of graham cracker, caramelized eggplant, and raisins with light oak flavor. An almost juicy, dried fruit-focused Barolo with aromas of the Italian countryside.

Brick red color. Aromas and flavors of rose hip jam, tar, black olives, and dried leaves with a lightly tannic, lively, fruity medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length finish revealing accents of tart peach, pressed flowers, and black tea with light oak flavor. A vivacious young Barolo best suited to the cellar.

Dark dusty garnet color. Aromas and flavors of molasses cake, raisins, fragrant lime, tar, magnolia, and sandalwood with a tannic, vibrant, dry medium body and a tingling, complex, long finish displaying suggestions of leather with light oak flavor. A complex and distinctive Barolo that offers nuance and power now but will surely deliver more with cellaring.

Burnt sienna color. Aromas of hints of sun dried tomato, candied cherry, figs, black tea, hibiscus, and hints of cinnamon with a tannic, dry light body and a polished, medium-long dried rose and tar finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A somewhat understated Nebbiolo with surprisingly good varietal character; we’re excited to see how this one cellars.

Brown brick red color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate, roasted almond, portabella mushroom, and cola with a tannic, racy, dry full body and a peppery, subtle, very long finish with accents of tart cherry, leather, charcoal, and black walnut with firm, drying tannins and moderate oak flavor. A solid Barolo offering structure and complexity that will unfold throughout a fine meal

Dark dusty garnet color. Aromas of dried cherries, sandalwood, blood orange, and hazelnut latte with a tannic, crisp, dry light-to-medium body and an appealing, long dried herbs and hints of black olive finish. A bold, taut and commanding Barolo with extroverted citrus notes and a chewy center.