Monchiero, Langhe Nebbiolo 2021

Producer: Fratelli MonchieroRegion: Langhe, Piedmont, ItalyGrape Varieties: NebbioloViticulture: SustainableCategory: RedSize: 750ml Monchiero is one of only seven wineries to own a slice of the famed "Rocche di Castiglione" vineyard. This estate has all of the earmarks of one about to "emerge" into the limelight. Several generations involvement in growing grapes as sharecroppers, then independently beginning in the 1950's, followed by bottling in the '70's. In the '80's, Vittorio Monchiero, along with his wife Daniela, after graduation from enology school, began the modern era. And the latest chapter includes the new "young blood" as their two sons Luca and Stefano are joining the efforts. Aside from the aforementioned "Rocche", the roster of vineyards is quite impressive. Also in Cast. Falletto is Montanello which is exposed much like a smaller Villero a short distance to the north. Then there is Pernanno, which along with Pianta', form the northern strip of the east facing viney