Bergadano Langhe Nebbiolo, 2008

This is the last of a 12-bottle case I bought for $120 in 2011 from Binny's of Chicago. The Nebbiolo grapes come from the same Monforte d'Alba plot that produces Bergadano's flagship Barolo but from vines lower on the hill on more fertile soil with higher yields.

Medium deep, orangish tones. The bouquet is a bit less vibrant than it was on our last bottle a couple of years ago. The wine was aged in French oak barriques. Flavors, though, are fresh and bright--cherries, black licorice, minerals and earth. Medium body with a good balance of fruit and acidity. Finish that gets longer and more satisfying as the meal progresses.