2024 Castello di Verduno Langhe Nebbiolo The purity comes through right

The purity comes through right away on the nose

overlaid by a hop profile that’s quite grassy and earthy

and versatile

For nearly half a century

The vines are from a one hectare parcel on a hillside vineyard situated between Saint Aubin and Gamay

2024 Castello di Verduno Langhe Nebbiolo The purity comes through rightThe castle itself dates from the 1500s, and the estate has been producing wine since the 1800s. Franco and Gabriella Bianco are today the titular heads of the estate, enjoying the services of a very talented young winemaker, Mario Andrion, who has run the cellar since 2000. The estate makes classic Barolo and Barbaresco, but this is their entry level offering . . . BUT from an exceptional vintage and with all the fruit sourced from the estates