Vintage Character The Marco Pezzuto 'Garbin' Nebbiolo Langhe 2023 showcases the potential of high-altitude Langhe terroir. The 2023 vintage in Piedmont experienced a warm, dry summer balanced by cooler autumn nights, resulting in a vibrant, fruit-forward profile that offers remarkable value and excellent approachability. Sourced from a tiny, half-hectare parcel in Somano, the vineyard thrives on steep, south-facing slopes rich in calcareous clay and limestone. These cool-climate altitudes infuse the Nebbiolo grapes with crisp acidity and elegant mineral undertones, defining its distinctively fresh mountain character.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing This expressive red opens with aromas of wild strawberries, sour red cherries, and dried rose petals, layered with hints of white pepper and forest floor. On the palate, it exhibits a beautifully balanced light-to-medium body supported by fine-grained tannins and a refreshing, food-friendly acidity that carries through to a long, clean finish. It pairs exceptionally well with classic wild mushroom risotto, pan-seared duck breast, or a rich Chinese braised pork belly.
Winery Background Marco Pezzuto is a young, visionary independent winemaker crafting artisanal, low-intervention wines from his micro-estate in Somano. Operating a mere 1.5 to 2 hectares of total vineyard land, Pezzuto manages every stage of production by hand, emphasizing biodiversity and minimal cellar manipulation to ensure pure varietal expression. This ultra-limited 'Garbin' bottling represents true micro-production garage winemaking, epitomizing the passion and precision of Piedmont's exciting new wave of independent growers.