TN: 2006 Podere Ruggeri Corsini Langhe Nebbiolo (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC)

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I came to a startling realization today, one Mr. Vastola would be proud of: I have more Nebbiolo in my cellar now than any other varietal!

  • 2006 Podere Ruggeri Corsini Langhe Nebbiolo - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC (12/8/2009)
    The nose is tight on this wine - some florals do come through and a bit of the characteristic anise I enjoy so much in Nebbiolo , but they are muted. The palate on this wine is nearly all structure - good mouthfeel, strong acidity, and a huge tannic structure. Red fruits, violets and leather peek out a bit, but the structure of this wine is the showcase, and it sure seems to have the ability to age for many years gracefully. I’ll save some for tomorrow to check in on what it is like after some extended air exposure. (90 pts.)

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I revisited this wine tonight after making some chicken piccata and spaghetti arribiata. It was a great match for both dishes, and it still shows fantastic structure and acidity - a very good food wine. With the fruit, acidity, and tannic structure, I think this wine will easily age 5 years or more - if I can keep from choosing it with Italian food instead of Chianti Classico, that is…

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Nice. Where did you get this? Have you tried the 07 Produttori Langhe?

Jason

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I came to a startling realization today, one Mr. Vastola would be proud of: I have more Nebbiolo in my cellar now than any other varietal!<<<<<<

Well, now that you mention it, so do I
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If only Vastola would see it…

Jason, I picked them up from Garagiste for a whopping $17 each. I purchased them with the intention of drinking them as I wait for my Barolo to become drinkable, but these also seem like they need some time. I’ll just figure on cracking one every 3-4 months or so…see how they are going.

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Many thanks for the note, Todd.

I love the value that Langhe can bring to the table. Let’s just try to keep Nebbiolo not from Barolo or Barbaresco a secret, ok?

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Shhhhhh!

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Hi Todd,

Thanks for the note.

Amazing wines at Ruggeri Corsini, the producer is located just before you enter Monforte on your left hand side and a 1½ km. drive down the road. When you arrive you have to drive slowly as it is almost a zoo there [thumbs-up.gif] with a lot of animals.

Extremely nice people with good sence of homour and all the time in the world for you.

Nicola, the owner, is from Russia and is also chairman of Strada di Barolo. As one of the few he also produce Pinot Nero and 2 amazing Barolo. Look out for his Rosso Argmakow as well, amazing wine.

Ciao
Birger

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Thank you, Birger! How wonderful to get information like what you have provided as one ‘in the know’!

Do you know about their Nebbiolo Langhe in particular? Is it meant to be aged a few years?

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Heh, this is exactly what I was going to inquire about… I feel rather inept at discerning the quality non-Barolo and non-Barb Nebbiolo. I don’t mean to uncover any hidden treasures, but any quick thoughts on reliable producers? I admit I fear that much of it will be woody and banal, which is an entirely unfair assumption.

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Hi Todd,

You are welcome.

I have visited Nicola 2 times and he has been here in Copenhagen 2 times ( Barolo Event ).

No, do not know much about his Nebbiolo Langhe, tasted it 3-4 times. I prefer his Barbera and the Rosso Argamakow.

I would not age the Nebbiolo Langhe for more than 5-6 years, I love the wines young.

Ciao
Birger

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Hi Todd,

This is Nicola at the left at the Barolo Event in Copenhagen.

Ciao
Birger