Piazzo Aiman Langhe Nebbiolo 2020

I've only ever had lovely wine from Piazzo and the Piazzo Aiman is the perfect illustration of the powers of this winery. It is the real deal with the tar n roses, cherries and a hint of liquorice. The palate is savoury, leather, earthy, a waft of pepper and of course, a fair whack of dry tannins. What is amazing is that it is all in balance and is ready to drink now. While I have no doubt Piazzo Aiman will improve for many years, it is just a delicious drink from the second you pull cork. Pair Piazzo Aiman with mushroom risotto. Newlyweds Armando and Gemma Piazzo started buying and preparing land in the Langhe in the 1960s. Their first release was 1979 Barbaresco. Now they have 70 hectares across Piedmont, showcasing many of the local varieties with a couple of the international grapes made too. Piazzo Aiman Langhe Nebbiolo 2020 Winery Notes “The Piedmontese term Aiman recalls softness and fluffy sensations which, in this case, caress the palate in a new and (re)fined sip. The new 2020 vintage presents the Langhe Nebbiolo in a partially renewed style and concept: the varietal aromas of flowers and fruits remain intense and fine, enhanced by the fermentation at low temperatures. The real news is the aging in large vats: the tannins soften and are well integrated in an elegant and soft sip liven up by the typical freshness of Nebbiolo.”