# Montegrilli (Elvio Cogno)

> Red, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo by [Elvio Cogno](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/elvio-cogno.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/langhe-nebbiolo-montegrilli).

- **Producer:** Elvio Cogno
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Montegrilli
- **Production area:** 1.4 hectares
- **Soil:** Calcareous-clayey
- **Exposure:** South-East
- **Harvest:** End of September, beginning of October
- **Vineyard planting:** 1.4 ha; 4,000 vines per hectare; vertical trellis, Guyot pruning; about 420 m above sea level
- **Vinification:** Stainless steel, temperature-controlled, automatic pumping-over; 8 months in stainless steel with no wood ageing; 60 days on the lees; 6 months in bottle. 12,000 bottles.
- **Serving temperature:** 14-16°C
- **Storage:** Best enjoyed within 5-8 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Nebbiolo from the vineyard of the family's grandfather Eugenio, kept in stainless steel with no wood so that it stays fresh and immediate, in contrast to the estate's Barolo.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with a slight orange edge. Balanced floral, fruity and soft spicy aromas with a sapid finish of rose and violet. Soft, elegant and full-bodied, with freshly macerated red berries, raspberry and redcurrant.

## Food pairings

Robust roasts and hard, soft or well-aged cheeses; may also suit fresh fish and raw tuna tartare.