Le Piane Nebbiolo 2024

Le Piane Nebbiolo 2024 is an incredibly vibrant, pure, and high-altitude expression of northern Piedmont's signature red grape. Crafted by Christoph Künzli at the historic Le Piane estate, this wine eschews the heavy, muscular structure of the southern Langhe in favor of alpine freshness, crispness of fruit, and remarkable drinkability. Sourced from mineral-rich porphyry volcanic gravel soils in the hills around Boca, the wine features hand-harvested Nebbiolo (often blended with up to 15% Vespolina) that is fermented and matured in stainless steel to preserve its delicate aromatics. In the glass, it shows a translucent, brilliant ruby red. The nose is highly expressive and perfumed, offering a lovely bouquet of wild raspberries, sour cherry, and fresh strawberries, beautifully accented by notes of violet petals, wild mountain herbs, and a touch of white pepper. On the palate, this light-to-medium-bodied red is incredibly agile and savory, marrying a juicy core of red berry fruit with fine, silky tannins and a bracing line of volcanic acidity that finishes long, crisp, and exceptionally clean.

Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with rustic wild mushroom pasta, grilled pork skewers, light duck breast, or classic Italian antipasti.