Piazzo Armando Barolo Sottocastello di Novello DOCG 2020 is a single‑cru Barolo from the Sottocastello vineyard in Novello, delivering that classic mix of power and perfume Nebbiolo lovers chase. It is a savoury, structured Barolo with plenty of fruit depth and enough elegance to justify a spot in the cellar.

In the glass you are looking at deep garnet Nebbiolo with emerging orange hues, opening with notes of rose, cherry and red fruits alongside balsamic tones, spice, licorice and a touch of forest floor and menthol. The palate is warm and full, with polpous, intense red fruit, layered spice and chocolatey, tobacco edges wrapped around articulated, firm tannins and a long, persistent, balsamic‑tinged finish. It is savoury and classic rather than overly lush, sitting in that red‑savory Barolo spectrum.

For the table, Piazzo Armando Barolo Sottocastello di Novello 2020 shines with braised beef, ossobuco, rich ragù, game dishes and hard, mature cheeses, but will also absolutely elevate a simple porcini risotto or truffle‑dusted mash. Decant it for a couple of hours and it becomes a serious centrepiece wine for long Italian‑style lunches or slow Sunday roasts.