For most wine drinkers, the stars of Piedmont are the varietals; Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto and Arneis. But Piedmont is becoming increasingly known for its blended or "vini di fantasia" wines which are grouped together under the Langhe DOC. One such wine is "Carlin" from winemaker Attilio Ghisolfi. The wine is an unusual blend of Nebbiolo and Freisa, a light, high-acid, fragrant variety that is mostly made into fizzy reds. Like the eponymous, posthumous comedian, the wine is very dark red in color, with a terrific exotic nose. Soft tannins; smooth finish. Wonderfully food friendly. A very enjoyable wine.
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