This is a historic wine that enjoys a great sense of purpose when you consider the evolution of Italian wine that embraced international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, before reverting to a heightened sense of varietal typicity. Today, the 2014 Langhe Rosso Monprà is a 50/50 blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera. Until the 2010 vintage, this so-called "super Piedmont" blend also saw 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. That grape was removed to return the wine to its indigenous roots. This is an expertly structured wine that is layered high with soft and succulent fruit tones. It is aged in 100% new oak. The Barbera grapes come from the Ginestra vineyard and the Nebbiolo is from Bussia.