Albugnano DOC
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The highest Nebbiolo vineyards in Monferrato, on limestone and sandy marl near the abbey of Vezzolano. The wine is lighter and brighter than Langhe Nebbiolo: raspberry, sour cherry, rose petal and a peppery herbal note, with moderate tannin and fresh acid, ready in three to six years. A grower association (Albugnano 549) has pushed quality recently and Gambero Rosso now lists the best. Production is tiny and stays mostly in Piedmont.
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Cascina Gilli
Albugnano Superiore 'Notturno'
The best-known Albugnano producer, also famous for Freisa; floral, red-fruited Nebbiolo with a stony finish; Italy only.
$20 to $25Wine-SearcherTerre dei Santi
Albugnano 'Finibus Terrae'
Cooperative cellar in Castelnuovo Don Bosco, the largest bottler of the DOC; sour cherry and rose, easy tannin.
$15 to $20Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascina Gilli | Albugnano Superiore 'Notturno' The best-known Albugnano producer, also famous for Freisa; floral, red-fruited Nebbiolo with a stony finish; Italy only. | $20 to $25 | Wine-Searcher |
| Terre dei Santi | Albugnano 'Finibus Terrae' Cooperative cellar in Castelnuovo Don Bosco, the largest bottler of the DOC; sour cherry and rose, easy tannin. | $15 to $20 | Wine-Searcher |