Best Value Langhe Nebbiolo under $25 [Poll Added]

[Kent_Comley]

$A55 or so…

[James_Billy]

Produttori and Vietti are leading poll at the moment. I’ll give it a bit more time.

[James_Billy]

$A55 or so…

Sounds reasonable with your 50%(?) tax.

[ChrisJames]

James,

I can’t vote on this list. While I have had wines from almost all of the producers, I have not had a Langhe Nebbiolo from most of them. And certainly not the same vintage or side by side for comparison. So while I could pick a “favorite” producer or guess who might make the best wine from this list, it would be nothing more than that.

[Max_S1]

James,

I can’t vote on this list. While I have had wines from almost all of the producers, I have not had a Langhe Nebbiolo from most of them. And certainly not the same vintage or side by side for comparison. So while I could pick a “favorite” producer or guess who might make the best wine from this list, it would be nothing more than that.

Every time I see a post by you, I wish your signature said, “I’m Chris James, bitch”

[Brent_C_l_a_y_t_o_n]

James,

I can’t vote on this list. While I have had wines from almost all of the producers, I have not had a Langhe Nebbiolo from most of them. And certainly not the same vintage or side by side for comparison. So while I could pick a “favorite” producer or guess who might make the best wine from this list, it would be nothing more than that.

Every time I see a post by you, I wish your signature said, “I’m Chris James, bitch”

I don’t see that, try refreshing your browser.

[J_D_o_v_e]

James,

I can’t vote on this list. While I have had wines from almost all of the producers, I have not had a Langhe Nebbiolo from most of them. And certainly not the same vintage or side by side for comparison. So while I could pick a “favorite” producer or guess who might make the best wine from this list, it would be nothing more than that.

Voice of William Shatner:

Jesus, Chris. The fate of the world is in your hands. Vote dammit! Vote! What will happen to us all of the wrong winner is declared?!?

So much more is riding on this poll than you can possibly imagine.

[ChrisL]

Pelissero!!

[Ashley_Bair]

Oooh! Or Freisa. Do you have any good recommendations (other than the impossible to find Scarpa.)?

If you like Freisa, Ruche, and Grignolino, this is your place:

La Miraja — The Piedmont Guy

+1 on the La Miraja Ruche and Barbera d’Asti: both are quite nice and very reasonably priced. Have not seen their Freisa or Grignolino yet.

[Ashley_Bair]

And another vote for the Produttori here…

[James_Billy]

James,

I can’t vote on this list. While I have had wines from almost all of the producers, I have not had a Langhe Nebbiolo from most of them. And certainly not the same vintage or side by side for comparison. So while I could pick a “favorite” producer or guess who might make the best wine from this list, it would be nothing more than that.

Every time I see a post by you, I wish your signature said, “I’m Chris James, bitch”

He’s better than Otto.

Produttori storms into the lead.

[David_K2]

I struggle with these wines. I often find them still tannic, but without the substance of the DOCG wines. For me, Etna Rosso, Chianti Classico, and nebbiolo from Alto Piemonte scratch the same itch and are usually more interesting.

[Tom_Taylor]

Sottimano is now 2019 in our market. My understanding is that 2019 is a more classically styled vintage, looking forward to trying it.

[J_D_o_v_e]

I struggle with these wines. I often find them still tannic, but without the substance of the DOCG wines. For me, Etna Rosso, Chianti Classico, and nebbiolo from Alto Piemonte scratch the same itch and are usually more interesting.

+1

[Kent_Comley]

I struggle with these wines. I often find them still tannic, but without the substance of the DOCG wines. For me, Etna Rosso, Chianti Classico, and nebbiolo from Alto Piemonte scratch the same itch and are usually more interesting.

I find that something like Vietti Perbacco with 5 yrs in the cellar becomes really worthwhile.

[J_D_o_v_e]

I struggle with these wines. I often find them still tannic, but without the substance of the DOCG wines. For me, Etna Rosso, Chianti Classico, and nebbiolo from Alto Piemonte scratch the same itch and are usually more interesting.

I find that something like Vietti Perbacco with 5 yrs in the cellar becomes really worthwhile.

No doubt there are exceptions. But as a class, why pay $25 for an undistinguished Nebbiolo Langhe where you can get really good Alto Piemonte for the same price or less or village Barolo/Barbaresco for a couple bucks more?

[maureen_nelson]

Vajra Langhe Rosso

This is a blend of up to six local varietals.

That’s true and all — but in the context of the parent thread, I think it’s a fantastic choice for a bottom-feeder wine from the region, even if it’s a blend and not 100% Nebbiolo.

I really wanted to vote for this too. So delicious.

[James_Billy]

I struggle with these wines. I often find them still tannic, but without the substance of the DOCG wines. For me, Etna Rosso, Chianti Classico, and nebbiolo from Alto Piemonte scratch the same itch and are usually more interesting.

I find that something like Vietti Perbacco with 5 yrs in the cellar becomes really worthwhile.

No doubt there are exceptions. But as a class, why pay $25 for an undistinguished Nebbiolo Langhe where you can get really good Alto Piemonte for the same price or less or village Barolo/Barbaresco for a couple bucks more?

I’ve had a few Alto Piedmonte nebbiolos and they tasted quite different to Barolo. Langhe Nebbiolo can be mini Barolos/Barbarescos.

[James_Billy]

Not many new votes lately, so I’m going to call it.

Produttori LN

with an honorable mention for the Vietti Perbacco which came a close second.

[Gary_York]

I know you have called it, but I would offer:

E. Germano
Azelia
Cantina del Pino

I drink more Nebbiolo than any other wine/grape by far. And the Produttori is not going to be $25 in my area. More like $28. Last time I opened a Paitin it was Ca Veja. The Produttori is a solid wine and good choice as is the Vietti. The Vajra is probably going to be a bit more round and soft, with immediate appeal to most wine drinkers. If you want another style they have the JC Claire that offer up more much acid and lifted aromatics.

I am told I need to post in wine talk.