If you go looking for Nebbiolo d'Alba, as I frequently do, you will probably find Indigenous Selection as one of the lowest priced options (about $16). Give it a try, and it won't disappoint you. It comes from young (12 to 15 year old) vines in the Roero area across the river from Alba; yet it has most of the traits that I expect in even the highest priced Barolos and Barbarescos.
Bright, medium ruby. Very aromatic: violets, rose petals, dark cherries, anise seed. At 10 years, the smells and flavors are clean, bright and fresh. Very fruit forward but not at all simple. Has the depth and complexity that you expect from Nebbiolo. It's on my buy list.
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