Elegant yet powerful, light in color yet packing a punch on the palate, Nebbiolo is the Italian grape of many contradictions. Both high in acid and tannin, it can produce some of the world’s most age-worthy wines. Yet, as Nebbiolo-mania has grown over the past decade or more, and with warmer vintages and responsible farming softening some of its more austere edges in youth, drinkers are seeking out values and diverse expressions. This month’s Explore 4 highlights four bottlings that you can confidently pop and pour throughout the winter season.
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2021 Tiziano Mazzoni, Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo “del Monteregio” (Colline Novaresi)
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2021 De Forville, Nebbiolo d’Alba (San Rocco)
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2022 Langhe Nebbiolo (Renzo Castella)
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2022 Langhe Nebbiolo, “Angelin” (Angelo Negro)
