Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco 2023 is pure Nebbiolo from one of Barolo's great historic houses, blended from Vietti's vineyards in Barolo and Barbaresco. It was rated 93 POINTS by Jamie Goode, who called it "very stylish". Expect crushed red berries, mint and orange peel.
In the glass it shows raspberry, tea rose and white pepper, with a fresh, chalky edge.
Antonio Galloni of Vinous describes Vietti's Langhe Nebbiolo as very much a mini-Barbaresco. It's a good weekend wine, and a great match for agnolotti del plin, the little Piedmontese meat-filled pasta parcels.
The 2023 is the first Perbacco to include fruit from a newly acquired parcel in the lower part of the Ravera vineyard.
What it tastes like
This wine has sour cherry and wild berries on the nose, with dried thyme, a touch of tar and black tea underneath.
The palate is pure and focused, with ripe fruit kept fresh by lively acidity. The tannins have a little grip but stay round and polished. The finish shows Mediterranean herbs.
It's a lovely, precise Nebbiolo that drinks well now.
Style at a glance
- Body: Medium
- Sweetness: Dry
- Acidity: Fresh
- Tannin: Fine with gentle grip
- Oak: Barriques and large casks, which add subtle spice and leave the fruit in front
- Style: Fragrant, juicy, precise Nebbiolo
Food to enjoy this with
- Agnolotti del plin with butter and sage
- Roast pork loin with fennel and garlic
- Mushroom and fontina pizza
- Grilled quail or roast guinea fowl
- Medium-aged cheeses such as toma or young pecorino
- Something unexpected: Chinese char siu pork. The sweet, smoky glaze works with the wine's red fruit and fresh acidity.
Who makes it
Carlo Vietti founded the estate in the late 1800s in the hilltop village of Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of Barolo. His son Mario turned it into a quality winery from 1917. From the late 1950s, Luciana Vietti and her husband Alfredo Currado shaped its modern reputation. In 1961 Alfredo made Rocche di Castiglione, one of the first single-vineyard Barolos.
Vietti began its famous artist labels in 1974. Since 2016 it has been owned by the Krause family, who have added vineyards in Barolo and Barbaresco. Vietti now farms 75 hectares across some of the region's best sites.
Perbacco is mostly made from Nebbiolo grown in Vietti's Barolo and Barbaresco vineyards. Each vineyard is fermented and aged separately. Fermentation runs for 3 to 4 weeks at 28 to 32°C, and the wine matures in barriques and large casks before the final blend is made in steel.
Vietti also makes a classic Barolo from its top sites.
Critic scores and ratings
- 93 POINTS – Jamie Goode – Wine Anorak, February 2026
"Lovely aromatics here: juicy and fine with purity as well as ripeness. Really good balance and precision to the fruit here, with a subtle tarry spiciness on the finish. Very stylish."
When to drink it
It drinks well now. Antonio Galloni suggests enjoying it now and through to 2030.
Technical details
| Producer: |
Vietti |
| Wine: |
Perbacco |
| Vintage: |
2023 |
| Variety: |
100% Nebbiolo |
| Region: |
Langhe, Piedmont |
| Country: |
Italy |
| Classification: |
Langhe Nebbiolo DOC |
| Alcohol: |
14% |
| Fermentation: |
3 to 4 weeks at 28 to 32°C, each vineyard separately |
| Oak: |
Barriques and large casks |
| Closure: |
Diam cork |
| Cellaring: |
Now to 2030 (Vinous) |
| Serving temperature: |
18 to 20°C |
Where to buy
The Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco 2023 is available online at thewineryonline.co.nz for delivery within New Zealand. You can also buy it at our Queenstown and Arrowtown wine stores, alongside a large range of New Zealand and international wine. Online and in both stores you can select a mixed case from a large range of wines.
Questions we are often asked
Where do the grapes for Vietti Perbacco come from?
Vietti Perbacco is made mostly from Nebbiolo grown in Vietti's vineyards in Barolo and Barbaresco, with each site fermented and aged separately before blending.
Is Vietti Perbacco ready to drink?
Yes. Antonio Galloni of Vinous suggests drinking Vietti Perbacco 2023 now and through to 2030.
Who owns Vietti?
Vietti, based in Castiglione Falletto, has been owned by the Krause family since 2016.
What is the difference between Langhe Nebbiolo and Barolo?
Both are made from Nebbiolo in the Langhe hills of Piedmont. Vietti's Perbacco is labelled Langhe Nebbiolo because it blends fruit from Barolo and Barbaresco vineyards, while a Barolo must come only from the Barolo zone.
Where can I buy Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco 2023?
The Winery sells Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco 2023 online at thewineryonline.co.nz for delivery within New Zealand. You can also buy it in our Queenstown and Arrowtown wine stores.
