Red

Langhe Nebbiolo

By Giovanni Battista Gillardi, Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy

Giovanni Battista Gillardi Langhe Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo from young Farigliano vineyards planted lower than the Dolcetto, aged 18 months in large oak. About 10,000 bottles a year.

Tasting notes

Classic Nebbiolo with elegant fruity and floral notes and an intense violet on the finish; important but fine, elegant tannins.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Production area
Farigliano
Vineyard planting
1.90 ha; relatively young vineyards next to the old Dolcetto vines, planted at a lower altitude than the Dolcetto because Nebbiolo needs a more sheltered spot away from strong winds; annual production 10,000 bottles
Vinification
Aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for 18 months.

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