Red

Langhe Nebbiolo

By Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio Langhe Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo from the Santo Stefano hill in Perno (Monforte d'Alba) and several vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, matured in Slavonian oak for 6 to 8 months.

Tasting notes

Garnet red with purplish highlights. Fruity nose of ripe grapes, vinous, intense, varietal. Dry, round, well-bodied and tannic.

Pairs well with

Red meats in general, cheeses in general, main courses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
Grape
Nebbiolo
Production area
Perno, on Santo Stefano hill in Monforte d'Alba (CN), and various vineyards in Castiglione Falletto
Harvest
Beginning of October
Vinification
Traditional-style floating cap fermentation of selected estate-grown grapes for 15 to 20 days, then matured in medium-sized Slavonian oak barrels for about 6 to 8 months. Bottled two years after the vintage. Expected cellar life 5 to 6 years.
Serving temperature
approx. 18°C
Storage
Lying down in cool, dark surroundings

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