Maretti Langhe Nebbiolo 2021

From Piedmont, this is a delicious Nebb. The fruit is sourced from the commune of Castiglione Falletto. Open fermenters, daily pumpovers, a short maceration period and then maturation in small French oak casks and large Slavonian oak for eight months, followed by blending and a further four months in oak. Red/ochre colour here, there are notes of bay leaves, dried herbs, tomato bush characters, spices and warm earth, with red fruits plus hints of leather and cloves. This is quite grippy with firm tannins, a wine of medium length but the finish is deceptively lingering. Drink now and for eight years. Look no further if you are planning on a rich stew or casserole.