Dott Davide Fregonese Langhe Nebbiolo 75cl

This is Nebbiolo doing what it does best, turning a regular dinner into something you’ll talk about. Think Piedmont vibes, lifted aromatics, and a structure that plays ridiculously well with food. It’s got the confidence of a serious Italian red wine, but it doesn’t demand a special occasion.

If you’ve ever wanted to get why people obsess over Nebbiolo, Langhe is the easy on-ramp. You still get the signature rose-and-cherry perfume and that grippy, mouthwatering feel, just in a more everyday, weeknight-friendly style.

• Appearance: Pale ruby with a slightly brick-tinged edge, classic Nebbiolo, not a dark fruit bomb.
• Nose: Sour cherry, dried rose petals, a little orange peel, then earthy notes like dried herbs and a hint of tar.
• Taste: Tart red berries and cherry up front, bright acidity through the middle, firm tannins that make you reach for another bite, plus a savoury whisper of spice.
• Body: Medium-bodied, more lift and grip than weight.
• Finish: Long and drying in the best way, with cherry skin, rose, and a gentle earthy echo.

Why it deserves shelf space, it’s the kind of red wine that makes food taste more intense. The acidity wakes up rich sauces, the tannins love anything with a bit of fat, and the aromatics keep it interesting from first pour to last sip.

Expect layered flavours that keep unfolding, fruit, florals, and savoury earth all taking turns, without getting heavy or jammy. If you’re bored of one-note reds, this is the switch-up.

It also makes a great “bring-something-good” bottle when you don’t want to show up with the same old Montepulciano. People notice Nebbiolo, even if they can’t pronounce it.

Fun Fact: Nebbiolo gets its name from nebbia (Italian for “fog”), a nod to the mist that rolls through Piedmont’s hills around harvest time.