# Langhe Nebbiolo (Gigi Rosso)

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

- **Producer:** Gigi Rosso
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba (CN)
- **Soil:** Sant'Agata fossil marls, laminated
- **Exposure:** East, south-east
- **Harvest:** Hand-harvested from the end of September to the beginning of October
- **Vinification:** Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 12 to 15 days with regular punch-downs. Aged 18 months in stainless steel before bottling. Altitude 250 m; 14% alcohol. No wood ageing.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 C (64-68 F) in winter, 16-18 C (60-65 F) in summer
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A younger-style Nebbiolo from Monforte d'Alba, kept in steel rather than wood and made to drink earlier.

## Tasting notes

Light, bright ruby red. Raspberry, cherry and wild strawberry with rose and violet. Medium-bodied, with lively acidity and fine-grained tannins and a long, balanced finish.

## Food pairings

Charcuterie, light pasta dishes, roast white meats and mild cheeses.