# Langhe Nebbiolo (Fortemasso)

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

- **Producer:** Fortemasso
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Soil:** Marna di Sant'Agata, white marly-calcareous soil
- **Exposure:** South-west, average altitude 300 m above sea level
- **Vineyard planting:** About 4,000 plants/ha, yield 8 t/ha, hand-harvested into small crates
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and crushed, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel with daily pump-overs. After 3 to 5 days of maceration the must is drawn off the skins and finishes fermenting for 5 to 6 days. Malolactic fermentation follows the first rackings. A few months in steel, bottled in spring.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A fruity expression of Nebbiolo, made to be balanced and easy to pair with food.

## Tasting notes

Lively ruby of medium intensity with slight purple highlights. Nose of violet, raspberry, cherry and plum. Palate harmonious, full and savoury, with a slightly dry, fruity finish.

## Food pairings

Piedmontese starters and white meats; fresh or medium-aged cheeses.