The 2023 Alberto Oggero Roero “Le Coste” Nebbiolo is a beautifully pure and terroir-driven expression of Nebbiolo from the steep sandy hills of Santo Stefano Roero in Piedmont. Crafted from a single cru vineyard known as Le Coste, the wine reflects Alberto Oggero’s minimal-intervention philosophy and the distinctive elegance that Roero’s sandy soils can bring to Nebbiolo. Unlike the broader structure often found in Barolo or Barbaresco, Le Coste focuses on finesse, perfume and transparency, with the 2023 vintage already showing remarkable accessibility while retaining serious depth and ageing potential.
The nose reveals red cherry, wild strawberry and dried rose layered with crushed herbs, orange peel, tar and delicate spice. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and beautifully energetic with fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity and a core of bright red fruit. Layers of cranberry, sour cherry, pomegranate and earthy mineral notes unfold with freshness and precision, while the sandy Roero soils lend an airy, lifted quality that gives the wine exceptional elegance. The finish is long, savoury and floral with lingering spice, citrus peel and classic Nebbiolo structure. Critics and importers consistently highlight its combination of austerity, drinkability and remarkable purity of expression.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Alberto Oggero Roero “Le Coste” Nebbiolo is a superb modern Roero — elegant, fragrant and packed with the finesse that makes great Nebbiolo so captivating. A brilliant choice for lovers of refined Piedmont reds who appreciate purity and site expression over sheer power. Perfect with porcini risotto, braised beef, duck, truffle pasta, roast pork or aged hard cheeses. Enjoy now with a decant or cellar confidently through 2033+ as the wine develops greater savoury complexity and nuance.
