2021 Ferrando, Nebbiolo Canavese "Praj"

The wines of Luigi Ferrando are well known to the SommSelect faithfull. From humble Erbaluce to his iconic “White Label” and “Black Label Riserva,” this legendary stalwart of traditional winemaking in Carema was instrumental in putting Alto Piemonte front and center in the minds of Nebbiolo lovers. And today we have the distinct pleasure of introducing a brand new wine from the Ferrando family: “Praj.” This is a single vineyard wine, sourced from vines growing on a steep slope just outside of the Carema DOCG zone. With classic aromatics of spiced cherries, roses, and tar plus that silky, mineral driven mountain wine magic, this bold addition to the line up offers much of the same complexity as the estate’s top wines for about half the price. And it has the added bonus of freshness and accessibility. No need to cellar this beauty, just pop the cork and you can immediately revel in the joys of Alpine Nebbiolo! The Ferrando family has been producing wine in the remote Northwestern Italian