Giulia Negri Nebbiolo Pian Delle Mole Langhe 2021 750 ML

It’s hard to think of many young talents whose star is rising faster than Giulia Negri’s in Piedmont. Not only is she a thoughtful and eloquent ambassador for her region, but, more importantly, she makes incredibly graceful renditions of Nebbiolo. “The challenge with my Langhe Nebbiolo,” she says, “is to respect the big personality of the Nebbiolo variety—long and full in the glass—but also to have it be very drinkable.” It is a challenge she meets with ease, providing us with a classy, delicious rosso that is ready to drink today but structured enough to evolve nicely over the next five years.\n\nGiulia works a terroir that is highly unusual for the appellation, but one that complements her style beautifully: the vines sit at an elevation of 1,640 feet and face north, meaning they aren’t subject to too much sun, thereby retaining an abundance of freshness and finesse. In the cellar, Giulia ages the wine in stainless steel and 500-liter tonneaux for fourteen months, longer than the aging of most Langhe Nebbioli. Showcasing the variety’s classic notes of cherries and roses, this top-notch red will pair exquisitely with many different kinds of dishes, but I recommend a mushroom pizza.