Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco 2009

An attractive nose of cherry pits with a patina of leather, dust and cobwebs; kind of old tack room like. Really a big, slap you around experience; not ‘cause it’s mean but ‘cause that’s good Nebbiolo at this age. Especially when you learn that the Nebbiolo Perbacco is wine culled out during the selection process for the Castiglione Barolo. Most other properties would label this wine Barolo but not the rigorous Luca Currado, owner of Vietti. Rich but lively flavours build all the way through the spicy finish. 14 Alcohol. Notes by LAC. April 16, 2012.

Food Pairings

Strawberries with Vietti Nebbiolo d'Alba
For 4 to 6 servings

1 quart strawberries
1 cup Nebbiolo d'Alba Vietti
3 tablespoons sugar

Wash and hull strawberries, sprinkle with sugar and pour Nebbiolo d'Alba over them