# Isola (Generaj)

> Red, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC by [Generaj](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/generaj.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/generaj-isola).

- **Producer:** Generaj
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Isola
- **Production area:** Montà d’Alba, Roero
- **Soil:** Sandy and calcareous
- **Exposure:** 350 m above sea level
- **Harvest:** Manual harvest in early October
- **Vineyard planting:** Vertical trellis training (controspalliera); 5,000 vines per hectare
- **Vinification:** 6 to 8 days of maceration with frequent délestage and punch-downs; aged 6 to 9 months in glass-lined concrete, blended in stainless steel
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

The estate’s pure expression of nebbiolo, from the amphitheatre-shaped Isola vineyard that gives the wine its name. 13 to 13.5% ABV.

## Tasting notes

Bright ruby colour. On the nose, a complex, fruity bouquet with notes of cherry and blackberry. On the palate, enveloping, warm, robust and lightly tannic.

## Food pairings

Rich first and second courses, roasts, braised meats, medium-aged cheeses.