# Langhe Nebbiolo (Cascina Fontana)

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

- **Producer:** Cascina Fontana
- **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.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

Pasta, notably plin al ragù; also starters, lighter first and second courses, white meats and delicate cheeses.