Red
Langhe Nebbiolo
By Mongioia, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy
Langhe Nebbiolo from 40-year-old vineyards on clay-limestone soils, partly aged in wood. Ageing capacity 10 to 15 years.
Tasting notes
Bright ruby red with garnet reflections. Cherry and raspberry, dried rose petals and violets, delicate spice and mineral nuances. Balanced and harmonious, with refined tannins and fresh acidity; persistent, gently savoury finish.
Pairs well with
Braised beef, lamb shank, venison, truffle dishes, roast kid goat, agnolotti, risotto
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- Grape
- Nebbiolo 100%
- Soil
- Clay-limestone, rich in calcium with sandy veins
- Exposure
- South-East / South-West
- Harvest
- Mid October
- Vineyard planting
- Vineyards 40 years old, Guyot trellis, average yield 75 quintals per hectare
- Vinification
- Hand-harvested at optimal ripeness; fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 28°C for about 15 days on the skins with pump-overs twice daily. 30% of the wine is aged in wooden barrels, the rest in stainless steel.
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