De Forville

Langhe Nebbiolo

8.923 ratings
8.83 pro ratings
Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Impromptu dinner at Buvette with Holly. They had veal osso bucco on the menu so we went for this lovely Langhe Nebbiolo from De Forville. On the pop and pour, the tannin is mouth puckering but after about 20-30min of air, the tannins relax their grip a bit and this opens up for business. The fruit is fresh and pure; red and black fruits with some tar and minerals. Satisfyingly delicious and worked so well with the meal. Killer QPR for under $30.

Impromptu dinner at Buvette with Holly. They had veal osso bucco on the menu so we went for this lovely Langhe Nebbiolo from De Forville. On the pop and pour, the tannin is mouth puckering but after about 20-30min of air, the tannins relax their grip a bit and this opens up for business. The fruit is fresh and pure; red and black fruits with some tar and minerals. Satisfyingly delicious and worked so well with the meal. Killer QPR for under $30.

2 people found it helpfulJan 5th, 2019
Roberta Hatchett

Tannins & a burst of acidity upfront with ripe red fruit after

Tannins & a burst of acidity upfront with ripe red fruit after

Dec 19th, 2023
Paul B.

Loved this experience. A delicate and even more fruit forward expression of the grape. Definitely young but very good plus. Great mix of bright dark red cherries and the chewy tannic finish that goes on forever. Really needs 60 min decant minimum. When I tasted upon open I was not optimistic. But this grew into an elegant mix of violet flowery goodness, cherry, firm and tasty tannin and med plus acidity. Add a signature red brick color and fragrant nose and you have a winner. A bit light on body or it’d be even higher.

Loved this experience. A delicate and even more fruit forward expression of the grape. Definitely young but very good plus. Great mix of bright dark red cherries and the chewy tannic finish that goes on forever. Really needs 60 min decant minimum. When I tasted upon open I was not optimistic. But this grew into an elegant mix of violet flowery goodness, cherry, firm and tasty tannin and med plus acidity. Add a signature red brick color and fragrant nose and you have a winner. A bit light on body or it’d be even higher.

Sep 2nd, 2019
DL
8.1

Smells nice, fruity and sweet, but tastes too tannic and sour (c says salty) for me. Very light bodied. This was slightly better the next day. Would not buy again.

Smells nice, fruity and sweet, but tastes too tannic and sour (c says salty) for me. Very light bodied. This was slightly better the next day. Would not buy again.

Aug 2nd, 2019
Jim Nelson

Drink this every night

Drink this every night

Jun 3rd, 2019
Gil Krakowsky

Absolutely delicious and an incredible value. Equal parts “tar” and “violets” in the classical Piedmontese Nebbiolo profile. Darker fruits, but very pure, focused and energetic with great tension. Undercurrents of iron and sanguine notes add interest without muddling the wines focus. Violets dominate the high acid, refreshing finish.

Absolutely delicious and an incredible value. Equal parts “tar” and “violets” in the classical Piedmontese Nebbiolo profile. Darker fruits, but very pure, focused and energetic with great tension. Undercurrents of iron and sanguine notes add interest without muddling the wines focus. Violets dominate the high acid, refreshing finish.

Mar 26th, 2019
Aine C
8.5

Tastes strongly of black cherries. Very pleasant to drink. Rather thin texture, not too strong tannins. Tastes delicious with mozzarella.

Tastes strongly of black cherries. Very pleasant to drink. Rather thin texture, not too strong tannins. Tastes delicious with mozzarella.

Feb 25th, 2019
Divai Zuri

Smooth with strong hints of black cherry.

Smooth with strong hints of black cherry.

Feb 25th, 2019
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

8.8

Jens had this 4 years ago

Jens had this 4 years ago

Oct 24th, 2019
David Dadekian

David had this 5 years ago

David had this 5 years ago

Sep 26th, 2018