# Nicülin (Montaribaldi)

> Red, Langhe DOC by [Montaribaldi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/montaribaldi.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/montaribaldi-niculin).

- **Producer:** Montaribaldi
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC
- **Grape:** Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, Merlot
- **Soil:** Fine, calcareous Typic Ustorthent of the hillsides (Lequio formation and S. Agata fossil marls)
- **Exposure:** East, west
- **Vineyard planting:** 4,000-4,500 vines/ha, trellis-trained, Guyot pruned; grape yield 9,000 kg/ha, wine yield 6,300 L/ha
- **Vinification:** The three varieties are fermented separately (Dolcetto 4-6 days at 26-28C, Merlot and Nebbiolo 6-8 days at 27-29C), each resting on its lees at least two months, then a 3 to 4 month cold rest before blending. Aged about 12 months, part in oak barrels, bottled about a year after harvest.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 C
- **Storage:** Around 12 months, part of which in wooden barrels.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

A Langhe DOC blend of Dolcetto, Nebbiolo and Merlot, refined about 12 months partly in oak.

## Tasting notes

Bright ruby red with purple reflexes; fruity bouquet of cherry jam, red and black berries and spice from the oak ageing; full, well-balanced with developed tannins.

## Food pairings

Red meat, medium-aged cheese