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.

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.