# Langhe Nebbiolo (Mongioia)

> Red, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo by [Mongioia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/mongioia.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/mongioia-langhe-nebbiolo).

- **Producer:** Mongioia
- **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.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

Braised beef, lamb shank, venison, truffle dishes, roast kid goat, agnolotti, risotto