2020 Nebbiolo Colline Novaresi Le Piane: The Review Of A Splendid Natural Wine

The 2020 Nebbiolo Colline Novaresi Le Piane is a juicy, elegant, straightforward wine. All played on the ethereal finesse of Nebbiolo. And for this, it was done most naturally and straightforwardly and then spent the aging period in steel. You will not find intrusive spices, gargantuan tannins, or sidereal depth, only pleasure, and measure.

But what is so special about this Piedmontese red wine?

It is a mountain wine: everything in this bottle exudes rocks, salt, and unique depth. So if you are looking for a massive Nebbiolo with thundering tannins, forget it. Of course, the tannic texture is articulated and opens in a crescendo of earthy flavors that caress the palate with decision, but the texture is fine. Indeed very fine.

The mineral skeleton supports the wine and a surprising acidity, a reasonably rare characteristic for a not particularly sharp wine like Nebbiolo. But as mentioned, we are in the mountains, in Boca, the homeland of another Nebbiolo. And the beauty of Piedmont is these faces that a noble grape like this takes on.

How is Nebbiolo Colline Novaresi 2020 Le Piane is produced?

Harvest, de-stemming, and processing in steel. Classic.

Organoleptic characteristics

Noble nose, a small riot of woods and mountains, but it is light-hearted, all juice in the mouth. Ephebic and ethereal in development, but with a light step. Endless wild berries, alpine herbs, orange, watermelon, and flowers. It is all held together by a soft and greedy tannin that opens your mouth wide and invites you to finish the bottle without even realizing it.

Price

16-18: a fair price for a red wine that will not age but will be loved by all Nebbiolo enthusiasts.