Those who want to experience a sensational Barbaresco wine without breaking the bank should start with the Langhe Nebbiolo. It is a gorgeous effort redolent of crushed flowers, spices, menthol and sweet fruit. Sweet raspberries, flowers, mint and herbs swirl around in the glass. Once again, the Langhe Nebbiolo here over delivers for the money. "It ...
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Those who want to experience a sensational Barbaresco wine without breaking the bank should start with the Langhe Nebbiolo. It is a gorgeous effort redolent of crushed flowers, spices, menthol and sweet fruit. Sweet raspberries, flowers, mint and herbs swirl around in the glass. Once again, the Langhe Nebbiolo here over delivers for the money. "It is easily the equal of many Barbarescos."
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If Barolo is King and Barbaresco is the Queen of Italian wines, then Langhe Nebbiolo is the crown Prince.
Those who want to experience a sensational single vineyard Barbaresco without the sticker shock should start with the single vineyard Starderi Langhe Nebbiolo from La Spinetta.
The Starderi Langhe incorporates the younger vines that eventually go into the flaghsip Starderi Barbaresco - however that wine fetches over $150 per bottle.
To be clear, these are the exact same grapes from the exact vineyard that make up the crown jewel of Spinetta's Barbaresco lineup. The wine over delivers for the money. "It is easily the equal of many Barbarescos."
Robert Parker
Starderi is a gorgeous effort redolent of crushed flowers, spices, menthol and sweet fruit. Raspberries, mint and herbs swirl around in the glass. To that you can add luscious aromas of black cherry, cassis, truffles and mint as well as plum, and tobacco. Made in a fullbodied style, it offers outstanding poise and balance with an inviting, fresh finish.
This Italian red offers a great chance to enjoy the wonders of Barbaresco at an everyday price. Pair with roasted lamb, cheeses, sliced salami, grilled meats, and duck. Enjoy now and over the next 5-7 years!
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If Barolo is King and Barbaresco is the Queen of Italian wines, then Langhe Nebbiolo is the crown Prince.
Those who want to experience a sensational single vineyard Barbaresco without the sticker shock should start with the single vineyard Starderi Langhe Nebbiolo from La Spinetta.
The Starderi Langhe incorporates the younger vines that eventually go into the flaghsip Starderi Barbaresco - however that wine fetches over $150 per bottle.
To be clear, these are the exact same grapes from the exact vineyard that make up the crown jewel of Spinetta's Barbaresco lineup. The wine over delivers for the money. "It is easily the equal of many Barbarescos."
Robert Parker
Starderi is a gorgeous effort redolent of crushed flowers, spices, menthol and sweet fruit. Raspberries, mint and herbs swirl around in the glass. To that you can add luscious aromas of black cherry, cassis, truffles and mint as well as plum, and tobacco. Made in a fullbodied style, it offers outstanding poise and balance with an inviting, fresh finish.
This Italian red offers a great chance to enjoy the wonders of Barbaresco at an everyday price. Pair with roasted lamb, cheeses, sliced salami, grilled meats, and duck. Enjoy now and over the next 5-7 years!
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Piedmont
In northern Italy, Piedmont is home to a number of grape varietals. Among them is the "noble grape" Nebbiolo. Grown in several sub-regions, the most popular Nebbiolos hail from Barolo, Barbaresco, Langhe, Gattinara and ...
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Piedmont
In northern Italy, Piedmont is home to a number of grape varietals. Among them is the "noble grape" Nebbiolo. Grown in several sub-regions, the most popular Nebbiolos hail from Barolo, Barbaresco, Langhe, Gattinara and Nebbiolo d'Alba.
Barolos and Barbarescos boast delicious notes of cherry, rose petal and spice and thus often called the Burgundies of Italy. Ageworthy, these wines typically have well balanced structure that allows them to evolve for decades. Between them, Barolos are often characterized as king and Barbaresco as queen, with the latter often displaying a bit softer and more femanine interpreation of the grape - but ageworthy just the same.
In addition to Nebbiolo, Piedmont is known for more fruit forward varietals, such Barbera and Dolcetto, which display dark berry and plum flavors. And, though predominently known for red wine, Piedmont is home to delicious whites such as Gavi (Cortese), Arneis and Chardonnay.
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