# Langhe Nebbiolo (Cantina Clavesana)

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

- **Producer:** Cantina Clavesana
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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