2016 Langhe Nebbiolo
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I thought it would be fun to start with something different. The 2016 Langhe Nebbiolo is gorgeous. Bright, vibrant and classically austere – in the best sense of the term – the 2016 is a picture-perfect example of the vintage, but in a slightly more approachable package than is found in the top wines. It’s a terrific introduction to the evening.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2016 Langhe Nebbiolo is a serious wine. Dark, spiced and resonant on the palate, the 2016 possesses terrific depth, naturally in the mid-weight style that is typical of these wines. Dark red cherry, spice, lavender and menthol all give the 2016 a somewhat dark feel. There is so much pure stuffing to the 2016, I imagine it will age gracefully for many years, and probably even decades.
About the producer
Bartolo Mascarello is one of the most respected, traditionalist Barolo producers. The Piedmont estate makes one of the region’s finest expressions of Nebbiolo.