# Enrico I (Roberto Sarotto)

> Red, Langhe DOC Rosso by [Roberto Sarotto](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/roberto-sarotto.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/roberto-sarotto-enrico-i).

- **Producer:** Roberto Sarotto
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Rosso
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Production area:** Langhe
- **Soil:** Compact, predominantly clayey marls mixed with calcareous marls
- **Harvest:** Early October
- **Vinification:** Temperature-controlled fermentation with about 10 days of extended maceration; 2 months in stainless steel, 12-18 months in barrique, then 6 more months in stainless steel and 6 months in bottle
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Storage:** Built to evolve gracefully over time.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

Created in 1993 to celebrate the birth of Roberto Sarotto's son Enrico, blending Nebbiolo with Cabernet Sauvignon.

## Tasting notes

A deep, enveloping red with a rich bouquet of ripe fruit, spice and toasted notes, capable of evolving gracefully over time.

## Food pairings

Blue cheese such as Roquefort or spicy gorgonzola, foie gras, dark chocolate 70%