# Langhe Ancum (Giacomo Borgogno & Figli)

> Red, Langhe DOC Dolcetto by [Giacomo Borgogno & Figli](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giacomo-borgogno-figli.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giacomo-borgogno-figli-langhe-ancum).

- **Producer:** Giacomo Borgogno & Figli
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Dolcetto
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Madonna di Como, Langhe
- **Soil:** White, calcareous soils rich in skeleton
- **Exposure:** South-west; 430 m a.s.l.
- **Harvest:** First ten days of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot; 4,000 plants per hectare
- **Vinification:** Manual harvest and destemming without pressing; spontaneous fermentation of whole grapes in concrete tanks for about one week at 22-28 C. Six months in concrete tanks, then three months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

100% Dolcetto from Madonna di Como, aged in concrete rather than wood.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with violet hues. Crisp red fruit such as cherry and strawberry with an explosive hint of spice. A compact tannic texture gives a mineral and savoury sensation.

## Food pairings

Cured meats, anchovies in green sauce, capunet, roast rabbit