# Longitudine 8.26 (Villa Guelpa)

> Red, Colline Novaresi DOC Nebbiolo by [Villa Guelpa](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/villa-guelpa.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/villa-guelpa-longitudine-8-26).

- **Producer:** Villa Guelpa
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Colline Novaresi DOC Nebbiolo
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Colline Novaresi
- **Soil:** Stony pebbles
- **Exposure:** South-east
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training, 4,500 vines per hectare, 300 m above sea level, 3 ha
- **Vinification:** Hand-harvested in late September. Malolactic fermentation in December, then ageing in concrete tanks until bottling.
- **Il Vino Bello rating:** 4/5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Tasting notes

Ruby red, with very intact fruit and notes of cherry. Savoury and persistent, well structured and balanced, with a fresh finish.