Red · 2018

Langhe Nebbiolo

By Cantina Clavesana, Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina Clavesana Langhe Nebbiolo

Langhe DOC Nebbiolo, a lighter sibling of Barolo and Barbaresco from the same grape, expressing well from Clavesana and Dogliani's higher vineyards.

Tasting notes

Colour ranging from ruby red to garnet. Delicate, spiced and woodland notes on the nose, opening to floral hints. Persistent, sapid, full tannin on the palate.

Pairs well with

Elaborate meat dishes such as stews and braises; also good with aged cheeses like Castelmagno DOP.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
Grape
Nebbiolo
Production area
Produced across the Langhe and Alta Langa in the province of Cuneo, from vineyards at 250-400 m altitude; expresses especially well in the higher vineyards of Clavesana and Dogliani.
Soil
Marly soils with clay, more rarely with skeleton.
Exposure
South-east, west
Harvest
First ten days of October
Vineyard planting
Guyot-trained, vines 20-25 years old, density 4,000 vines/ha, yield up to 10 t/ha.
Vinification
Maceration in stainless steel fermenters for 8-10 days, aged in steel. Alcohol 14%, minimum acidity 4.5 g/l.
Serving temperature
16-18°C
Vintage
2018

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