Francesco Brigatti Motziflon Colline Novaresi 2018 750ml

Northern Piedmont keeps secrets, and Motziflon is one worth discovering. This ancient vineyard name in the forgotten Colline Novaresi produces Nebbiolo with a different accent - lighter, more ethereal, hauntingly beautiful. Francesco Brigatti's 2018 captures this alternative expression perfectly.

While Barolo and Barbaresco claim the spotlight, Colline Novaresi quietly produces Nebbiolo of real distinction. The cooler climate and different soils create wines emphasizing perfume over power. In 2018's balanced conditions, this delicacy reached new heights.

The aromatics float like morning mist. Rose petals and wild strawberries create an ethereal perfume, while subtle notes of herbs and minerals add complexity. There's a transparency here that lets Nebbiolo's essential character shine without the weight of warmer regions.

On the palate, Motziflon reveals northern Nebbiolo's charms. The texture is silk-light yet persistent, with fine tannins that whisper rather than grip. Bright acidity drives delicate flavors across the palate, while the finish extends with haunting floral notes.

Francesco Brigatti's 2018 Motziflon offers Nebbiolo from a different perspective. This is the variety in its most delicate expression, proving that power isn't everything. For those seeking to explore Nebbiolo's full range, this northern outlier provides enlightening contrast.