Langhe Nebbiolo
The fruit is all from Barbaresco and the wine has all the fruit and spice characteristic of a traditional Barbaresco, but it is meant to be consumed young. Inspite of its youthfull liveliness the wine is complex and smooth with good structure and balanceof fruit and tannins.
Appellation: Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
Type: Red, dry
Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo
Color: Garnet red
Bouquet: Distinctive fragrance, soft and delicate reminiscent of violets that enhances and improves with aging as well as berries.
Flavor: A well balanced wine, that displays rich fruit tones (red berries and cherries) and fine tannins.
Alcohol: 14%
Serving Suggestion: It is best served at 16° - 18° C or 60-65° F.
Pairing: Pairs well with beef, pork and chicken.
Vineyards: Each vintage we select a batch of Nebbiolo grapes from our vineyards, including the younger ones, to be destined to become Langhe Nebbiolo.
Growing Area: Towns of Barbaresco and Neive.
Altitude: 250m to 290m above sea level.
Exposure: East and West
Soil: High concentration of calcareous marl with sandy veins.
Viticulture: Average age of productive vines is 40 though they range in age from 35 to 70 years old.
Area: One hectare/2.45 acres
Vinification: Destemmed grapes. Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature. Duration of skin contact approx. 7 days.
Malolactic Fermentation: Completed in steel tanks. Fermentation at 28°C/82°F for 7 days on the skins, malolactic completed,
Aging: 9 months steel.
Aging Capacity: Properly preserved at a steady temperature of 14°-15°C, laid down, in the dark, this wine can keep its characteristics for 8- 10 years.
Bottled: 8000 Bottles
