Gianfranco Alessandria
Langhe Nebbiolo
Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy

Cherry and chocolate on the nose. The nose promises more than the palate delivers. Barely medium weight. I thought the palate would deliver more fruit weight being from the Langhe in 2013. Finishes with some astringency.
Cherry and chocolate on the nose. The nose promises more than the palate delivers. Barely medium weight. I thought the palate would deliver more fruit weight being from the Langhe in 2013. Finishes with some astringency.
Jul 10th, 2018
Pleasantly surprised by this Nebbiolo; 2024 vintage, so a little young, but immediately hit with robust aromas of cherry, spice, and tobacco, followed by a very subtly light structured taste. Paired exceptionally well with truffle aioli and pulled beef dish.
Pleasantly surprised by this Nebbiolo; 2024 vintage, so a little young, but immediately hit with robust aromas of cherry, spice, and tobacco, followed by a very subtly light structured taste. Paired exceptionally well with truffle aioli and pulled beef dish.
Mar 21st, 2026Decent light Italian. Would buy again for the right price
Decent light Italian. Would buy again for the right price
Oct 12th, 2025
Bright light ruby red . Fruit driven with strawberry , red cherry , raspberry , with a slightly smoky herbal touch . On the palate it is quite juicy and rounded with simple red fruits prominent , relatively light bodied, with balanced acidity , tannins are ripe but noticeable and slightly gritty. Those slightly smoky herbal notes reappear on the reasonable length finish . Alcohol is slightly noticeable , so I would be tempted to drink this at a cool cellar temperature. Drink now and over the next 5 years whilst the exuberant fruit is still in abundance . Simple but well made , for everyday with a pizza or pasta it’s a decent choice …. At just over $22 USD here in Brazil , I see this as pretty good value .
Bright light ruby red . Fruit driven with strawberry , red cherry , raspberry , with a slightly smoky herbal touch . On the palate it is quite juicy and rounded with simple red fruits prominent , relatively light bodied, with balanced acidity , tannins are ripe but noticeable and slightly gritty. Those slightly smoky herbal notes reappear on the reasonable length finish . Alcohol is slightly noticeable , so I would be tempted to drink this at a cool cellar temperature. Drink now and over the next 5 years whilst the exuberant fruit is still in abundance . Simple but well made , for everyday with a pizza or pasta it’s a decent choice …. At just over $22 USD here in Brazil , I see this as pretty good value .
Dec 20th, 2023
No formal notes here , but I was quite pleased this with choice . Quite ripe enticing nose , red cherries , fresh herbs and touch of spice , more or less repeated on the palate , with a succulent generous personality . Balanced acidity and quite fine , present tannins , just touch on the warm side , however a cooler serving temperature might have helped there . Drinking well now and over the next few years . Not complex but as a good everyday pizza or pasta wine , it does the job well.
No formal notes here , but I was quite pleased this with choice . Quite ripe enticing nose , red cherries , fresh herbs and touch of spice , more or less repeated on the palate , with a succulent generous personality . Balanced acidity and quite fine , present tannins , just touch on the warm side , however a cooler serving temperature might have helped there . Drinking well now and over the next few years . Not complex but as a good everyday pizza or pasta wine , it does the job well.
Oct 24th, 2023







