# Langhe Nebbiolo (Barberis)

> Red, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo by [Barberis](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/barberis.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/barberis-langhe-nebbiolo).

- **Producer:** Barberis
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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.