# Langhe Nebbiolo (Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco)

> Red, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo by [Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/principiano-giuseppe-e-francesco.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/principiano-giuseppe-e-francesco-langhe-nebbiolo).

- **Producer:** Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Soil:** Clay-limestone
- **Exposure:** South-west, east
- **Harvest:** By hand, first week of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Classic Guyot, 300 to 350 m above sea level
- **Vinification:** Emerged-cap fermentation in steel tanks with 9 to 12 days of skin maceration; malolactic fermentation at the end of fermentation. About 8 months in stainless steel, then bottle. Alcohol 13% to 14.5% vol depending on vintage.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A dry, elegant Nebbiolo aged about 8 months in stainless steel, from clay-limestone vineyards at 300 to 350 m.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby with garnet reflections. Aromas of violet, dog rose, aromatic herbs and sweet spices. Fresh, medium-bodied, pleasant and linear on the palate.

## Food pairings

Big meat dishes, but also flavourful first courses.