The Paitin 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo Starda has a lot of cherry, cherry cola and cherry candy. It's monotone for sure, but the brightness of the fruit goes a long way to give vertical lift and punchiness to the aromas. The effect is simple, but I personally prefer the brightness of this wine to the dry or overripe tones you find in many of the Langhe Nebbiolos from the hot 2022 vintage.

A transparent ruby color, the 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo is ripe and juicy, with notes of ripe raspberries, plush tannins, and a weightless feel. Its good ripeness and approachability make it an attractive wine to drink over the next several years.

The 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo Starda is a soft, fruity wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Crushed flowers, red berry fruit, spice and rose petals lend considerable nuance to this attractive, mid-weight Nebbiolo. Sandy soils yield an especially aromatic red.

An enticing red, delivering cherry, raspberry, wild herbs and a touch of tobacco. Fluid and well-structured, yet balanced and moderately long. Drink now through 2026. 1,600 cases made.