# Langhe Pinot Nero (Raineri)

> Red, Langhe DOC Pinot Nero by [Raineri](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/raineri.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/raineri-langhe-pinot-nero).

- **Producer:** Raineri
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Pinot Nero
- **Grape:** Pinot Nero 100%
- **Soil:** sand and marls of clay, limestone
- **Exposure:** East, about 400 m a.s.l. (1300 ft)
- **Harvest:** Hand harvest at the end of August in 20 kg crates
- **Vineyard planting:** 6 year old vines, guyot
- **Vinification:** 90% destemmed, 10% whole cluster. Fermentation and maceration about two weeks at 25-26 C in stainless steel, then malolactic fermentation and 12 months in Slavonian large casks. No filtration, no fining.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-17 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Pinot Nero from 6 year old vines facing east, with 10% whole-cluster fermentation and 12 months in large casks. About 3,000 bottles a year.

## Tasting notes

Ruby-red. Rose, jasmine, violet and wild berries on the nose. Dark wild berries and spice on a smooth, medium-bodied palate with balanced acidity and tannins. Ageing potential 5-15 years.

## Food pairings

Cheese, pasta with beef, venison or wild boar Bolognese, roast white meat