# SaLù (Cascina Bongiovanni)

> Red, Langhe DOC Rosso by [Cascina Bongiovanni](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-bongiovanni.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-bongiovanni-salu).

- **Producer:** Cascina Bongiovanni
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Rosso
- **Grape:** Pinot Nero, Dolcetto, Barbera
- **Production area:** Langhe
- **Soil:** Clay and mixed sandy soil
- **Exposure:** South-west
- **Harvest:** Throughout September, each variety at its own ripening
- **Vineyard planting:** Low Guyot; average vine age 10-20 years; 4,000 vines per hectare; maximum yield 90 quintals per hectare
- **Vinification:** The varieties are vinified separately in stainless steel and blended only after 6 to 12 months in barriques. Repeated racking before ageing; no clarification or filtration before bottling.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A Langhe Rosso of Pinot Nero, Dolcetto and Barbera, created for the entry of Sara and Luca, the fourth generation, into the family winery. 4,000 bottles; alcohol 12.5 to 13%.

## Tasting notes

Colour: ruby red with violet reflections. Aroma: a blend that can vary from year to year, aiming at freshness with some complexity; ageing in wood rounds out the bouquet. Palate: soft and smooth.

## Food pairings

Cured meats, first courses, white and red meats, medium-aged cheeses.