Red

Langhe Nebbiolo

By San Biagio, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

San Biagio Langhe Nebbiolo

Langhe Nebbiolo from a basin-shaped vineyard on a historic site, aged 24-36 months in Slavonian oak.

Tasting notes

Intense, brilliant ruby red, garnet with age. Jam, cherry in syrup, face powder, wild rose and violet, blackberry, blueberry and raspberry, star anise, eucalyptus and resin. Full, enveloping palate with black berry jam and cooked plum, soft but present tannins, licorice, tobacco and goudron on the finish.

Pairs well with

Starters, savoury pies, first courses, red meat and game, medium and long-aged cheeses; a meditation wine.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
Grape
Nebbiolo
Production area
Historic area already recorded in the 1477 land registry of La Morra
Soil
Laminated Sant'Agata marls, Diano d'Alba sandstones mixed with sandy Sant'Agata marls
Exposure
East-South-East
Harvest
Towards the beginning of October, by hand; usually slightly early
Vineyard planting
Planted 1965-1990; average altitude 270 m
Vinification
Cold static maceration for 24-36 hours, fermentation at 24 °C for about 20 days with frequent punching down, then a month of maceration with the cap submerged. 24-36 months in medium-sized Slavonian oak, about 1-2 months on the lees, then 12 months in bottle.
Serving temperature
16-18 °C; balloon glass; ages 10-20 years

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