I need to keep trying wines from Gattinara and Lesson but so far nothing I’ve had has wowed me like Barolo and Barbaresco. I need to try some Nervi.
Try all you like, and there are some good and even great wines. But the more you try the better Barolo and Barbaresco look.
The 06 Nervi Molsino in mag was a true beauty.
IMO if you go looking for Barolo or Barbaresco, then the Northern Piemonte wines will disappoint, just like seeking Burgundy in the new world.
They are subtly different, leaner and often a little lighter, yet often with proper tannin and acidity - which can be more appetising to me with food, especially vs. the darker/richer Barolos. On top of that, many of the appellations allow/dictate a blend, including Vespolina, Croatina & Bonarda along with Nebbiolo, whereas (barring the odd unsubstantiated allegation) Barolo and Barbaresco is 100% Nebbiolo by (wine) law.
For me they are worthy in their own way, but for those absolutely set on B&B then there isn’t going to be as much to appeal up there.
regards
Ian
I’ll keep trying but so far I feel like basic Langhe Nebi is just as interesting for the same price or less.
I am sitting on some 2006s from Antoniolo. Anyone have a read on how those are doing these days? Think it has been at least 3 years since I opened one.
I agree entirely. I’m set on great Nebbiolo, and there’s plenty of it in northern Piedmont, and more of it made every year as the winemaking improves.