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Last month it was once more time for Piemonte's, arguably Italy's, finest red grape to take centre stage at the annual Nebbiolo Prima event, giving international journalists and wine buyers a comprehensive overview of the Langhe wines of the latest vintages. It is not identical to the Bordeaux primeur tastings, which take place when the wines are still in barrel.

Except for the odd incidental cask sample, Nebbiolo Prima is solely about wines...