# Langhe Nebbiolo (San Biagio)

> Red, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo by [San Biagio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/san-biagio.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/san-biagio-langhe-nebbiolo).

- **Producer:** San Biagio
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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