Red
Langhe Nebbiolo
By Cascina Fontana, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
Nebbiolo from the family's Sinio vineyards, with a little from Il Pozzo in Castiglione Falletto. It is fermented for far less time than the Barolo, giving a fresher, lighter-styled wine.
Tasting notes
Brilliant garnet red. Intense, elegant nose of rose, fresh wild strawberries and balsamic nuances. Well balanced on the palate, with silky tannins and a savoury, persistent finish.
Pairs well with
Pasta, notably plin al ragù; also starters, lighter first and second courses, white meats and delicate cheeses.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- Grape
- Nebbiolo
- Production area
- Sinio (Castello, Lirano and Mombello vineyards), with a smaller share from the Il Pozzo vineyard in Castiglione Falletto
- Harvest
- October
- Vineyard planting
- The Castello di Sinio vineyard, at 350 m above sea level, has been in the family for more than a hundred years.
- Vinification
- Fermentation of about two weeks, much shorter than for Barolo. Matured for one year in a mix of large botte and used 225-litre barriques, then at least 6 months in bottle before release.
- Serving temperature
- 16-18 °C
- Storage
- Keep in a cool, dark place; drink within 15 to 20 years of the vintage. Alcohol 13-14% vol. Unfiltered, no fining agents added; some sediment may form.
More from Cascina Fontana
- Barbera d'Alba, Barbera d'Alba DOC
- Barolo, Barolo DOCG
- Barolo del Comune di Castiglione Falletto, Barolo DOCG
- Dolcetto d'Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC