# Nebbiolo Ester Canale Rosso (Giovanni Rosso)

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

- **Producer:** Giovanni Rosso
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** Langhe DOC zone
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** October
- **Vineyard planting:** 325-360m altitude, planted in 2011
- **Vinification:** Grapes are hand-picked in October. After gentle pressing, the must ferments on the skins in cement vats for about 25 days, with daily pump-overs and a délestage halfway through. Aged about 12 months, depending on the vintage, in 25hl casks of Fontainebleau oak.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-17°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-28



## Summary

Langhe DOC Nebbiolo from vines planted in 2011 at 325 to 360m altitude, aged about 12 months in Fontainebleau oak.

## Tasting notes

Intense, penetrating bouquet of dog rose, blackberry and wild strawberry, peach and sweet spice. Soft, classy entry, vigorous fresh fruit, a gentle tannic weave and a saline finish.

## Food pairings

Stewed stockfish, stuffed guinea fowl, snails in spicy sauce.