White
Langhe Nascetta
By Diego Conterno, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
A dry white from Nascetta, the Langhe's rare native white grape, once made mostly as a sweet wine. Aromatic and fresh, with citrus, pineapple and herbs.
Tasting notes
Pale gold. Citrus and pineapple with savory notes of sage and rosemary. Medium-bodied, fresh and lively.
Pairs well with
Aperitif, appetizers and fresh sheep's cheese.
Technical details
- Style
- White
- Denomination
- Langhe DOC
- Grape
- Nascetta
- Production area
- Monforte d'Alba (CN)
- Soil
- Clay and limestone marl
- Exposure
- West/southwest (Ferrione) and east (Ginestra)
- Harvest
- Hand-harvested
- Vineyard planting
- A selection from two estate vineyards in Monforte d'Alba: Ferrione, on a west/southwest-facing hillside, and Ginestra, facing east. Altitude roughly 440 to 460 metres; vines average about 10 years old. Certified organic.
- Vinification
- Two days of maceration on the skins, then pressed and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled tank. Malolactic fermentation blocked to keep freshness. Aged six months in tank.
- Serving temperature
- 10 to 12°C
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