Langhe Nebbiolo
This wine is produced from Nebbiolo grapes sourced from three municipalities: Roddino, Castiglione Falletto and Diano d’Alba, covering a total area of approximately 0.8 hectares.
The grapes are vinified together to capture the different characteristics of each vineyard, resulting in a wine that is complex and expressive on the nose, yet elegant on the palate.
During the summer, it is particularly enjoyable served chilled as an aperitif.
Recommended pairings: substantial starters, first courses with meat-based sauces, and medium-aged cheeses.
Alcohol content: 13%–13.5%
Exposure: Three vineyards: east, south and west
Soil type: Clay soil with a high percentage of silt
Training system: Low Guyot
Average vine age: 20–30 years
Planting density: 4,000 vines per hectare
Harvest: Late September
Maximum yield: 90 quintals per hectare
Vinification:
The destemmed grapes are vinified in stainless-steel tanks, undergoing a short cold maceration lasting 3–4 days. Careful temperature control during this stage helps preserve and capture the delicate aromas of the Nebbiolo grapes.
The wine is then aged in wooden vessels, specifically 225-litre barriques, for approximately 8 months.
The wine is neither clarified nor filtered. It is bottled two years after the harvest.
Production: 4,000 bottles
Available format: 1.5-litre Magnum
Serving temperature: 16–18°C. In summer, it can be served at 12–14°C as an aperitif.
Tasting Notes:
Colour: Pale red with delicate pink and orange reflections.
Aroma: Delicate and elegant, with pleasant notes of rose, red berries and oriental spices.
Palate: Elegant and delicate, with a fresh and harmonious finish.
