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I think there is a slight reluctance to take risks, almost as if they are trying to be Barolos instead of celebrating their own identity in a more vibrant, fruit-driven style. There were a lot of very good wines but not many outstanding ones. However, Susan Hulme MW was expecting a little more: ‘I find slightly more supressed fruit on some.
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Garner identifed Langhe Nebbiolo as similar to Barolo and Barbaresco but fresher, fruiter and lighter in style, though with less of the secondary and tertiary characters. Unsurprisingly, the panel found some noticeable differences in style within the different denominations, and opinions were not always shared. It’s also a denomination with stricter discipline, which doesn’t necessarily play to the strength of Nebbiolo.’ Differing opinions Heredis is the best expression of the distinctive character of the Langhe. Nebbiolo d’AlbaĪs for Nebbiolo d’Alba, Garner identified it as a strange, more difficult category: ‘It’s in the zone that surrounds Barolo and Barbaresco, and many of the sites are not brilliantly situated. Nebbiolo is among the grapes with the longest roots, which can go as deep as 7 meters underground: that's why this grape can capture the unique characteristics of its soil. ‘Langhe Nebbiolo wines can really give you a feel for what a Barolo or Barbaresco producer’s house style is all about’, added Briccarello. This red wine with its intense color and rich flavor is the perfect balance of three spicy and woody notes and an elegant and full taste. ‘Langhe Nebbiolo wines are usually from grapes planted within the growing areas of Barolo and Barbaresco, often from younger vines and often made in such a way that they do not conform the Barolo and Barbaresco spec, particularly in relation to the ageing’, said Garner. Enrico Varga Barolo DOCG 2016 Enrico Varga Barolo DOCG 2016 19.99 The union of tradition and passion gives birth to the Barolo of the Natale Verga winery, an intense, full-bodied and decisive wine.