Red

Langhe Nebbiolo

By Barberis, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Barberis Langhe Nebbiolo

A modern, fresh Nebbiolo from the family's newly terraced vineyard at Cortemilia; the first vintage was released in 2026. The web page lists the 2024 vintage at 14% vol.

Tasting notes

Brilliant ruby red with violet reflections. Wild strawberry, rose petals, eucalyptus, rhubarb and a hint of green pepper. Fine, well-integrated tannins; persistent, smooth and very fresh.

Pairs well with

Goes with many traditional and contemporary dishes. In Piedmont: peppers in bagna cauda, carne cruda all'Albese, cardoon flan. In Italy: pumpkin risotto, stuffed cannelloni, stuffed squid. Worldwide: soy noodles with mushrooms and bamboo, chicken curry, goulash.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Production area
Cortemilia (CN), about 320 m above sea level; the 'Zio Mentein' terraces, an abandoned vineyard recovered in spring 2020
Soil
Sandy
Exposure
South-east
Harvest
Second half of October
Vineyard planting
Guyot, 4,000 vines/ha
Vinification
Soft destemming and crushing, then fermentation at controlled temperature. After racking, clarification and 2-3 rackings, spontaneous malolactic fermentation in steel for 3-5 months, then 3-4 months in steel with weekly bâtonnages (the shop page says 8-9 months). Rests in bottle for 18 months before release (the shop page says 8-10 months). Closure: Mytik stopper.
Serving temperature
14-16 °C

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