Nascetta, Daniele Conterno

bright citrus • white flowers • saline

Lemon zest and white flowers lead the aromatics, followed by a lightly savory, mineral edge. The palate opens with bright acidity, then rounds out through the mid-palate before finishing clean and dry, with a subtle texture that gives the wine more presence than expected.

Nascetta is a native white grape from the Langhe that nearly disappeared before being revived in the late 20th century. While Piedmont is best known for its structured red wines, grapes like this have long existed alongside Nebbiolo, offering a different expression of the region that leans more on freshness and aromatics.

Because it was so close to extinction, Nascetta is still relatively rare today, making it something most people haven’t encountered before. It’s a reminder that even in a region defined by red wine, there are lesser-known grapes quietly shaping its identity.