The 2024 Cascina Penna-Currado Langhe Nebbiolo Bricco Lago is a refined and site-driven Nebbiolo from Monforte d’Alba in Piedmont, produced by Luca Currado and Elena Penna following their departure from the historic Vietti estate. Sourced from hillside vineyards surrounding the San Sebastiano hamlet above the only natural lake in the Langhe, the wine reflects a modern yet deeply traditional interpretation of Nebbiolo focused on purity, freshness and vineyard expression. The nose is highly aromatic, revealing layers of raspberry, red cherry and wild strawberry alongside rose petal, violet, dried herbs and subtle ironstone minerality.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with fine, silky tannins and bright acidity creating a polished and energetic structure. Flavours of crunchy red berries, cranberry and citrus peel are supported by savoury spice, floral lift and earthy complexity, while traditional whole-berry fermentation and restrained oak maturation preserve the wine’s clarity and aromatic precision. The cool conditions and elevated vineyard position in Monforte d’Alba contribute freshness and gradual phenolic ripeness, giving the wine impressive balance and length without excessive weight. The finish is long, mineral-driven and persistent with soft tannin grip and classic Nebbiolo tension.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this Langhe Nebbiolo is an excellent choice for customers looking for a more approachable and youthful expression of Nebbiolo that still carries the structure and savoury complexity associated with Barolo. Particularly well suited to mushroom risotto, braised beef, duck dishes or aged hard cheeses. Drinking beautifully now with some decanting, though the wine’s acidity and tannin structure will reward careful cellaring over the next 6–10 years.
