Elio Sandri Langhe Nebbiolo 2023

Elio Sandri Langhe Nebbiolo 2023 is an artisanal, authentic, and strikingly potent Piedmontese red wine crafted by traditionalist grower Elio Sandri at Cascina Disa in Monforte d'Alba. Sourced from meticulously maintained hillside parcels rooted in limestone-rich blue marl and clay soils within the Barolo zone, this wine is vinified with minimal intervention, utilizing spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks followed by aging divided between concrete and large neutral oak casks. In the glass, it displays a bright, translucent ruby-garnet core. The bouquet is complex and deeply layered, offering lifted aromas of wild red cherries, dried rose petals, and crushed cranberries intertwined with savory undertones of black licorice, balsamic herbs, tar, and warm crushed stones. On the palate, it delivers impressive vertical energy and density, distinguished by powerful yet polished Nebbiolo tannins, mineral tension, and an energetic spine of natural acidity that leads into an expansive, long, and classically structured finish.

Food Pairing: Grilled rack of lamb, tagliolini with shaved black truffles, braised veal shank, wild mushroom risotto, or aged Toma and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses.