# Snart (Raineri)

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

- **Producer:** Raineri
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** sand and marls of clay, limestone
- **Exposure:** South-west, about 350 m a.s.l. (1150 ft)
- **Harvest:** Hand harvest at the beginning of October in 20 kg crates
- **Vineyard planting:** 35 year old vines, guyot; vineyard worked entirely by hand, too steep for motorised vehicles
- **Vinification:** Destemmed. Fermentation and maceration 8-10 days at 28-29 C in vertical stainless steel vats, then about two months of malolactic fermentation and eight months in stainless steel before bottling. No filtration, no fining.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-17 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Langhe Nebbiolo from 35 year old vines in Monforte d'Alba, kept in stainless steel. About 15,000 bottles a year.

## Tasting notes

Pale ruby-red. Fresh red fruit, cherry, wild rose and spice on the nose. Fresh red berries and red apple on a deep, lasting, medium-bodied palate with elegant tannins. Ageing potential 2-5 years.

## Food pairings

Any fish or meat dish with a rich sauce, cured meat and cheese