Red

Monsú

By Cantina Negro Giuseppe, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina Negro Giuseppe Monsú

Langhe Nebbiolo aged 14-16 months in 500-litre oak. In Piedmontese dialect, monsú means gentleman. Also sold in 1.5, 3 and 5 litre formats.

Tasting notes

Garnet red. Intense, important nose of ripe fruit and spice. Dry and full-bodied, with harmonious tannins.

Pairs well with

Meat dishes, roasts and cheeses; suited to long ageing

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
Grape
Nebbiolo
Vinification
Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel for about 2 weeks at a controlled 28 °C, then malolactic fermentation in 500-litre oak casks. Aged about 14-16 months in 500-litre oak casks and about 2 months in bottle.
Serving temperature
18-20 °C

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