2011 Cantina del Pino Langhe Nebbiolo

All of the best qualities of the vintage come to life in the 2011 Langhe Nebbiolo. Round, sweet and inviting, the 2011 wraps around the palate with layers of rich, expressive fruit. This gorgeous, caressing Nebbiolo is a great introduction to the house style and the 2011 vintage. Even better, it is a fabulous value. The Nebbiolo is made from young vines in Starderi, Gallina and Ovello.

All of the best qualities of the vintage come to life in the 2011 Langhe Nebbiolo. Round, sweet and inviting, the 2011 wraps around the palate with layers of rich, expressive fruit. This gorgeous, caressing Nebbiolo is a great introduction to the house style and the 2011 vintage. Even better, it is a fabulous value. The Nebbiolo is made from young vines in Starderi, Gallina and Ovello. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. Proprietor Renato Vacca continues to show he has the magic touch. I would be thrilled to drink any of these magnificent wines. Vacca has decided to release his 2009 single-vineyard Barbareschi before the 2008s, as he feels those wines need another year in bottle. I hope readers take the time to check out these fabulous wines. Along with Sottimano, Gaja, Pelissero and a handful of others, Cantina del Pino is one of the very few estates in Barbaresco where every single wine is fabulous. Importers: Artisan Wine, Norwalk, CT; tel. (203) 866-4552; Cavatappi Distribution, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 282-5226; Diamond Wine Merchants, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 567-9897; Ideal Wine and Spirit Co., Medford, MA; tel. (781) 395-3300