The 2020 Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco is another terrific entry-level wine from Vietti. In this vintage, the Perbacco is especially fine. Sweet dried cherry, herbs, mint, crushed flowers, anise and orange peel grace this striking, alluring Nebbiolo. There's tons of depth and sheer pedigree, things that have not always been present in recent editions. For years, Perbacco was a very serious wine - some might say almost too serious - for its peer group. Then Vietti pivoted to a simpler style. With the 2020, Perbacco seems to once again be a wine that overdelivers, big time. Quite frankly, the 2020 Perbacco is more satisfying than many Barbarescos and Barolos I tasted this year.

This is a fun and versatile entry-level wine to pair with roast chicken or spicy pork. The 2020 Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco offers bright fruit and dried blueberry with hints of cherrywood and spice. The effect is mild but nicely balanced, and the wine ups its food-friendly ante with fresh acidity to cut though cream or cheese.