# Blagheur (Gigi Rosso)

> Red, Langhe DOC Rosso by [Gigi Rosso](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/gigi-rosso.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/gigi-rosso-blagheur).

- **Producer:** Gigi Rosso
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Rosso
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo, Barbera, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Production area:** Diano d'Alba (CN)
- **Harvest:** Not stated
- **Vinification:** Each variety is vinified and aged separately for 15 to 18 months, then blended and aged a further 6 to 8 months in large oak barrels. Another tech-sheet line gives 24 months in large Slavonian oak and partly 500 l tonneaux, plus 6 months in bottle. 14% alcohol.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A blend of Piedmontese varieties (Nebbiolo, Barbera) and French ones, named for the Piedmontese word for someone who puts on airs and nicknamed a "Super Piedmontese".

## Tasting notes

Deep, intensely coloured ruby red. Complex, ample nose of wild berries and dried flowers. Full-bodied, richly textured and moderately tannic, soft and velvety.

## Food pairings

Red meat dishes and cheese.