Red

Langhe Nebbiolo

By E. Pira & Figli - Chiara Boschis, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

E. Pira & Figli - Chiara Boschis Langhe Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo from a dedicated vineyard and the buffer rows beside non-organic neighbours, which the producer calls an introduction to Barolo. About 14 months in second-passage barriques.

Tasting notes

Colour: ruby red turning garnet with violet reflections. Nose: sweet and fruity. Palate: dry, velvety, harmonious, with unobtrusive tannins balanced by acidity.

Pairs well with

Cured meats, filled pasta, roast meats.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Vineyard planting
From a dedicated vineyard and from the buffer rows next to non-organic vineyards of other growers
Vinification
Red vinification as for the estate's wines (see below). Matured about 14 months in second-passage French oak barriques and at least 2 months in bottle. Destemmed and crushed, red vinification on the skins in automatic fermenters at about 28 C with the cap emerged, daily pump-overs and punch-downs, light pressing, malolactic fermentation. Bottled without filtration or fining.

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