Best Value Langhe Nebbiolo under $25 [Poll Added]

[M_Mager]

Full Pull recently offered the 2017 Vietti Perbacco for $19.99. That count?

That’s a great price.

Yeah, I jumped in at that price…

[ChrisJames]

I like David’s suggestion of Ruche but I thought these were not necessarily Nebbiolo…as Chris pointed out my understanding is that much of the Ruche is either a blend with or all Freisa.

Ruche and Freisa are two different indigenous Piedmont red grapes. I didn’t know that they were blended. Both are fairly rare compared to Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto. It looks like Freisa is genetically related to Nebbiolo. Actually, both are most commonly in the Monferrato region which neighbors the Langhe.

[ChrisJames]

Produttori $15
Vallana Campi Raudii $15
Vajra Nebbiolo Langhe $20

Any other good choices?

Remember, under $20 and it’s not which one you prefer, but which is the best value.

Cheers

Looking at this again, I don’t know how it can be a good value if I don’t prefer it for the price range. It can’t be good value if I don’t like it. How else would it be a good choice? Auction value?

Anyway, I just looked at Wine Searcher for Langhe Nebbiolo and their are pretty damn slim pickings for under $20. If I had to choose one off of that list based on producer (wine untasted), it would be Brezza Nebbiolo Langhe or Paitin Nebbiolo Starda Langhe.

[Andrew_M1]

Trick question. Burlotto Langhe Nebbiolo for $25.99. The 18 is the best wine I’ve had for that money and the 19 will be available for the same price.

[Brent_C_l_a_y_t_o_n]

I like David’s suggestion of Ruche but I thought these were not necessarily Nebbiolo…as Chris pointed out my understanding is that much of the Ruche is either a blend with or all Freisa.

Ruche and Freisa are two different indigenous Piedmont red grapes. I didn’t know that they were blended. Both are fairly rare compared to Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto. It looks like Freisa is genetically related to Nebbiolo. Actually, both are most commonly in the Monferrato region which neighbors the Langhe.

I could be wrong but I thought Ruche was the place, I am happy to take clarification.
EDIT
I guess it is both, hence my confusion.

Ruché

[John_Morris]

Huh? What makes you think it’s a place. If you’re confused by the DOCG/appellation name, “Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato” refers to the grape ruché grown around the village of Castagnole Monferrato.

[PeterH]

Ruche, Freisa, Barbera and Dolcetto are not even close substitutes for Nebbiolo. They can have their own threads.

Fudging a bit for current prices, I’d take the Vajra, but in the current market, better than decent Barbarescos are showing up at less than $30.
For me, paying less for a nearly generic Nebbiolo is equivalent to paying ~$25 for a Montalcino Rosso when there are far superior Chianti Classico wines at the same price.

[Brent_C_l_a_y_t_o_n]

Huh? What makes you think it’s a place. If you’re confused by the DOCG/appellation name, “Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato” refers to the grape ruché grown around the village of Castagnole Monferrato.

Do you know how many times I have to explain to people that Vino Nobile de Montepulciano is not cheap because it’s not the Montepulciano from Abruzzo?

[James_Billy]

Ruche, Freisa, Barbera and Dolcetto are not even close substitutes for Nebbiolo. They can have their own threads.

Fudging a bit for current prices, I’d take the Vajra, but in the current market, better than decent Barbarescos are showing up at less than $30.
For me, paying less for a nearly generic Nebbiolo is equivalent to paying ~$25 for a Montalcino Rosso when there are far superior Chianti Classico wines at the same price.

[James_Billy]

Maybe we can increase the price to $25 if $20 isn’t realistic for this category.

I think some may have missed this.

[Lee_Short]

Vajra Langhe Rosso

[AndreasB]

Renato Ratti Langhe
La Ca Nova Langhe
Trediberri Langhe
F. Rinaldi Nebbiolo d’alba

[michael_ottesen]

Burlotto
Giacomo Fenocchio

[michael_ottesen]

Cavalotto

[Kent_Comley]

Albino Rocca Rosso di Rocca
Sordo Nebbiolo d’Alba

[David_Bu3ker]

Based on NY pricing, $20 is pretty lean for the 2018 Produttori Langhe. $25 is appropriate but stores always offer case discounts you can take advantage of if you’re buying quantity.

I like David’s suggestion of Ruche but I thought these were not necessarily Nebbiolo…as Chris pointed out my understanding is that much of the Ruche is either a blend with or all Freisa.

I represent a few producers of Langhe Nebbiolo. One is Aldo Conterno and not it the value conversation.

Marco Porello is known for his Arneis but his Langhe Nebbiolo is from Roero, sandy soils and more red fruit. Not really like a Barolo producer’s Langhe.

Pasquale Pelissero is a small, family owned operation in the Barbaresco zone. Two generations of women but the son is now 21 and starting to get involved in harvest and winemaking. Hopefully good things to come.

They should come in at $20ish or under depending upon where you can find them.

My Ruche recommendation was more in line with the “other” ideas, rather than following the Nebbiolo requirement. Berserker drift!

[mmarcellus]

De Forville is 20ish, and doesn’t suck.

Not that you asked, but speaking as a dedicated bottom feeder I think limiting yourself to Langhe Nebbiolo at this price point is a mistake. There are other regions in Piedmont (e.g. Ghemme) that would probably serve as a better entry point for exploring the variety. If you’re interested in learning about Langhe terroir and producers on the cheap, you’re better off going with Barbera as was pointed out above.

[James_Billy]

Keep ‘em comin’! I’ll add a poll soon with all the suggestions.
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[Jonathan_Grunzweig]

Sottimano may have crept up to $21 but it’s my annual go-to, and can age as well.

Jonathan

[Michael_H2]

Vietti Perbacco is typically the same price as PRoduttori in my market, albeit at a bit more than $20. I agree with Jonathan on Sottimano - the 2019 is out now and it is quite good.