From: Piedmont, Italy
Varietal: Nebbiolo
Critical Acclaim
#73 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2022
Bright ruby red color. The bouquet on the nose is very elegant, with intense aromas of cherry, violet, raspberry and black currant, together with licorice and balsamic sensations. The sip confirms the elegance and aromas perceived on the nose, is characterized by a good freshness, medium body, and a long fruity finish.
Pair with pasta, roasted red meats and aged cheeses.
WS 90 Wine Spectator
Striking a balance between ripe cherry, strawberry and floral flavors and a supple texture, this red is supported by a firm structure, lingering with earth and eucalyptus accents.
RP 90 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Pecchenino 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo Botti has a very sprightly and pretty bouquet with cherry blossom, wild rose and lavender sachet. Those easy floral aromas cede to pencil shaving, dried ginger, baking spice and licorice. This is a lean-bodied and informal Piedmont red that packs a strong aromatic punch.
JS 90 James Suckling
Fresh and creamy, with linear tannins and dried-strawberry, orange-peel and cedar undertones. Light and fine tannins.
Taste: On the nose, this wine exhibits an elegant bouquet with intense aromas of cherry, violet, raspberry, and black currant, along with hints of licorice and balsamic. Upon opening, the first sip will confirm the elegance and aromas perceived on the nose, with a beautiful, lifted freshness, medium body, and a long fruity finish that lingers in the mouth. This wine strikes a perfect balance between ripe cherry, strawberry, and floral flavors and a supple texture, which is supported by a firm structure that provides great depth and complexity. The earthy and eucalyptus accents on the palate add further layers of depth and richness to the wine, making it a well-rounded and pleasurable red that is sure to impress.
Pairing: This gorgeous and clarity-driven Nebbiolo is as at home on the dinner table as it in the glass. Its firm tannins and bright acidity make it a great match for braised meats and rich pasta dishes. As the wise adage goes “what grows together goes together,” this wine is an ideal match for traditional Piedmontese dishes, such as beef brasato, bollito misto, or vitello tonnato. It also pairs well with risotto dishes, such as risotto alla Piemontese, made with beef stock and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. For vegetarian options, the Pecchenino Langhe Vigna Botti Nebbiolo pairs well with roasted vegetables, such as eggplant (see recipe below), zucchini, and bell peppers. It also pairs well with hearty vegetarian dishes, such as mushroom risotto or pasta.
Eggplant Ragù With Capers and Burrata
Recipe from Amy Brandwein
Adapted by Melissa Clark
About. The Pecchenino Langhe Vigna Botti Nebbiolo 2021 is a red wine that has gained a lot of attention recently, with its addition to Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2022 list. The Pecchenino winery has been in operation since the late 1900’s and has a rich history of producing high-quality wines. Though we’re absolutely in love with their Nebbiolo, Pecchenino has until recently, focused their attentions on a much humbler varietal: Dolcetto. Their original winery is based in Dogliani, and the vineyard where their Langhe Vigna Botti resides is also in Dogliani; their one Nebbiolo parcel in Dolcetto territory.
The Pecchenino family has worked in viticultural for over four generations and made the leap from small wine production to a winery of international recognition under the brothers Orlando and Attilio Pecchenino. Today, Pecchenino consists of 54 acres in Dogliani and an additional seven acres in Monforte. Focused on the production of high-quality Dolcetto, Nebbiolo and a few other select varietals, Pecchenino’s vines are painstakingly cared for by hand. In addition to its consistent high quality, Pecchenino distinguishes itself by being the only winery to produce Dolcetto aged in oak, resulting in Dolcetto wines with an aging potential of over 10 years.
The southern Langhe region, where the Pecchenino winery is located, is known for its hilly terrain, which provides excellent growing conditions for Dolcetto, as the grape is early-ripening, as opposed to the the primary varietal used in this wine, Nebbiolo. This elegant Nebbiolo takes its name from the vineyard where it is produced, Vigna Botti, located in Dogliani, under the appellation Langhe DOC. The name Botti means “barrels” in Italian and refers to the aging of the wine, which takes place in big oak casks of 25 Hl.
In the municipality of Dogliani, on the “Bricco Botti”, the “historical” winery is located. It is born from the renovation of an old 18th century farmhouse that the family bought in 1994. Since the year 2007, a part of it has been used as Bed & Breakfast Casa Pecchenino to accommodate and welcome guests and visitors. Dogliani is one of the municipalities that are part of the Dogliani Docg production area. This area is situated in the south of Piedmont, in the southern part of the Langhe, and is particularly suited to the production of the Dolcetto variety. This is why the 20 hectares surrounding this property are planted mainly to Dolcetto, followed by Nebbiolo and Barbera.
