# Langhe Nebbiolo (Cascina Fonda)

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

- **Producer:** Cascina Fonda
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Neive
- **Soil:** Marly limestone, from an ancient seabed
- **Exposure:** West
- **Harvest:** Begins in September, harvested by hand
- **Vineyard planting:** From vineyards about 25 years old.
- **Vinification:** Red vinification with cap emersion and daily pumping over, fermentation at a controlled temperature of 27C, maceration for 10 days, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in sequence. Aged 10 months in oak barrels and a further 6 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, 100% Nebbiolo from 25-year-old, west-facing vines in Neive, aged 10 months in oak and 6 months in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Brilliant ruby red with garnet reflections. Clear, fruity nose of violet, raspberry, cherry and spice. Full, harmonious, pleasant palate with soft, delicate tannins.

## Food pairings

A balanced wine suited to a full range of courses.