Giovanni Almondo Roero 2023

The 2023 Roero Rosso is a vibrant, high-toned beauty that leans into the elegance of the grape. Because the vines here are planted in soils rich with marine sand and limestone, the tannins are notably more supple and approachable than their cousins across the Tanaro River.

he Almondo family is widely considered the gold standard of the region. They use traditional large Slavonian oak casks (botti) to age the wine for 18 months, allowing the fruit to shine without being masked by heavy oak spice.

This is dinner party Nebbiolo—sophisticated enough to impress the connoisseurs, but accessible enough to drink right now. If you’re a fan of Pinot Noir but want a bit more chomp and structure, this is your bottle.