>>21570721
They can be. Totally depends on if the producer is using traditional techniques that make really austere and tight bottles that are practically undrinkable on release and need decades+ aging, or if the producer is more modern and trying to make a Nebbiolo that’s more approachable and drinkable at launch. There is some variation in Barbaresco for sure (picrel 2019 Barbaresco I had at thanksgiving 2024 and was honestly a couple years too young) but it’s nowhere near as extreme as Barolo. Look up “Barolo Wars” if you want to know more about the whole Modern v Traditional styles. Personally, I’m a traditionalist and don’t mind waiting as I have the cellar space to lay down some bottles.