The 2008 Langhe Nebbiolo offers up tobacco, plums, spices and licorice. This is a fascinating wine, as it appears somewhat tired and faded upon opening, but then freshens up very nicely with air. Classic Nebbiolo dried roses, flowers, spices, licorice and tar emerge over time. Piedmont fans know Sottimano's Langhe Nebbiolo comes from young vines in the Basarin vineyard in Neive, and that technically it could be issued as a Barbaresco. Readers will want to keep that in mind, as in 2008 the Langhe Nebbiolo is far from the easy going wine its appellation and price suggest. It needs to be opened at least an hour in advance, and will benefit from at least another year or two in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018.
It's hard to go wrong with anything that emerges from this tiny, family-run winery in Neive.
Various American importers, including: Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; MS Walker, Warren, RI; tel. (401) 247-0646; Giuliana Imports, Boulder, CO; tel. (303) 449-5477; Domace Vino, Shoreview, MN; tel. (612) 501-5799; Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; tel. (415) 492-9411
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