The 2008 Langhe Nebbiolo Settevie is a pretty wine for the money. Bright red fruit, flowers and French oak come together nicely in this entry-level bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013.
This year I tasted a wide range of wines from Abrigo, a small producer who seems to do his best work with Nebbiolo. The Barbareschi in particular are impressive and point to a talented grower who seems to be getting the most from his vineyards.
Importer: Vera Food & Wine, Springfield, NJ; tel. (973) 912-0274