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2023

Bartolo Mascarello Langhe Nebbiolo

Langhe · DOC

Red cherry, muddled strawberry, rhubarb, dried cranberry, earth, and dried pink roses. Medium intensity, but with firm focus. A bit rustic and a touch superficial overall, but ultimately clean with…

Reviewed 19 July 2026
1996

Elio Altare Langhe La Villa

Langhe · DOC

On the down-swing of its drinking window, but still managed to push through some interesting currant, leather, orange rind, cedar, and rocky dry earth. Pair it with a fat 'ol pepperoni pizza…

Reviewed 25 March 2020
2014

Cascina Ca'Rossa Langhe Brachetto Birbét

Langhe · DOC

This was part of a 4 wine side-by-side taste-off with other Brachetto and bubbly "purple drinks." This was the WOTN among the competition in everyone's opinions. The sweetness was right on point…

Reviewed 17 December 2016
2014

Cantina del Pino Langhe Nebbiolo

Langhe · DOC

100% concur with CHATTERS note on this wine. Cherry, plum, wet wood/cedar, and mulch, and some funk. The plum note repeated itself on the back end, muddling the flavors a bit. Had a dank mouthfeel…

Reviewed 24 August 2016