Crissante Alessandria is a small family estate in Santa Maria, a hamlet of La Morra in the heart of the Barolo zone. Luca Alessandria now runs the domaine, farming tiny organic plots on the chalky clay-limestone known as Marne di Sant'Agata Fossili. Their Langhe Nebbiolo comes from younger vines within the family's Barolo-designated vineyards in La Morra.

The 2022 fermented with native yeasts in temperature-controlled vats and aged 12 months in large Slavonian oak botti and neutral barrels. It has all the charm La Morra is known for: wild raspberry, sour cherry, orange peel, violet and crushed limestone, with silky tannins and classic Nebbiolo drive.

Why You'll Love It

• Langhe Nebbiolo from estate Barolo vineyards in La Morra.
• Traditional large-cask aging keeps the red fruit, florals and chalky earth front and center.
• Wild raspberry, sour cherry and violet on a bright, perfumed nose.
• Silky tannins and lively acidity make it approachable right now.
• A delicious taste of Barolo country to open while your Barolos rest.

How To Serve It

• Serve at cool cellar temperature, 58-62°F.
• Decant for about 30 minutes to let the rose petal and berry aromatics bloom.
• Burgundy stems will make the most of its delicate bouquet.
• Pair with agnolotti del plin, mushroom risotto, roast duck, or veal cutlets.