Vietti Nebbiolo Perbacco, 2011

I was disappointed with this 2011 Perbacco when I tasted the first pour. It was good but not the complex Nebbiolo that I expected from the highly respected Perbacco. I soon discovered that the hour and a half of aeration I had given it was not quite enough. By the end of the meal, it was singing.

Mediuum deep ruby. Proabbly has had some time in barriques but not enough to spoil the wonderful scents and flavors of Nebbiolo. Dried fruits and flowers, some toasted oak. Dark cherry but also some red raspberry, mint, spice and dark licorice tones. All of this is hidden behind tannin in the early going but opens up with airing, as to be expected from good Nebbiolo. This is a fine baby Barolo, usually selling for $25 to $30.