# Lautus (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-lautus).

- **Producer:** Roberto Sarotto
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Rosso
- **Grape:** Barbera, Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** Langhe
- **Soil:** Medium calcareous and clayey mixture, good skeleton, fine texture
- **Harvest:** Late September to early October
- **Vinification:** Temperature-controlled fermentation with extended maceration; aged about a year in large oak barrels for the Nebbiolo component and in American oak barriques (225 L) for the Barbera component
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

A Barbera-Nebbiolo blend named from the Latin for elegant and distinguished.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red. Combines the intensity and softness of Barbera with the austere, tannic structure of Nebbiolo for a wine of finesse and longevity.

## Food pairings

Braised meats, stewed game and rich pasta dishes such as tagliatelle with duck ragout, or aged cheeses such as Castelmagno DOP