Prunotto Nebbiolo Occhetti 2023 (750ml)

Nebbiolo grown outside the Barolo and Barbaresco zones tends to show the grape's aromatics and structure in a more approachable frame, and that is exactly the register Prunotto works in here. This is a Langhe Nebbiolo from Piedmont, the 2023 vintage of the Occhetti bottling, a still red made from a variety known for its pale color and outsized perfume.

The hue is a light ruby, and the nose leans floral and bright: cinnamon and warm spice alongside pomegranate, fresh flowers, and a touch of tangerine. The palate is elegant and lightweight without feeling thin, ripe enough to carry its fruit, and finished with a gentle layer of spice. A pretty, fruit-forward Nebbiolo meant to be enjoyed in its youth.