Tenuta Garetto, Nizza DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Favà” 2020 ($50, Carolina Wine Brands USA)

This old-vine Barbera shows why Nizza was promoted to DOCG, elevating it above the standard wines from Piedmont made from Barbera. It delivers depth, richness, and elegance without losing the uplifting verve of Barbera. Bold, yet not heavy, it still delivers a bit of Barbera’s engaging spice. Its silky texture adds to its appeal. Long and layered, it screams for rich a pasta dish, like a wild mushroom risotto.
94 Michael Apstein