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2010 Langhe Nebbiolo, Andrea Oberto

( £14.95, 14, Lea & Sandeman )

If you love Nebbiolo (and who doesn’t?) but can’t afford to drink top Barolo, this lighter style is a brilliant introduction to one of Italy’s two best red grapes. It’s subtle and fragrant, with a raspberry sweetness that reminds me of red Burgundy, backed up by fine, but not remotely aggressive tannins. Complex, leafy and well balanced, this is delicious now, but will develop for at least another five years. 

BuySimilar Wines: £10-£20, 91-95, Italy, Red, Nebbiolo
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