Langhe Nebbiolo

Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC
Bottle
Identity
Producer Borgogno Rivata
Vol 75
Classification DOC
Grapes Nebbiolo
Color Red
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Red ruby tending toward orange, with a bright ruby-red hue and orange undertones.
Aroma The wine shows a ruby-red color with orange hints, offering aromas of ripe red berries, violet-like floral notes, subtle spice and a hint of earthiness that together create a complex bouquet.
Palate On the palate it is full-bodied and silky, with fine tannins, bright acidity, moderate alcohol, and a lingering, elegant finish.
Finish The finish is long and persistent, echoing the red fruit and subtle spice, leaving a gentle mineral aftertaste.
Food Pairing Salumi, white meats, and cheeses
Serving Temp 15
Aging Potential 5-10 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
ABV % 14.5
Aging Process 50% large wood barrels and 50% concrete tanks; 22 days fermentation in steel with good extraction; aging 50% in large wood barrels and 50% in concrete tanks (2023 vintage).
Fermentation 22 days fermentation in steel with good extraction
Terroir
Soil Sand and clay
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Grapes are hand-picked, destemmed and pressed, followed by spontaneous fermentation in large concrete tanks at 22-28°C for about 15 days.
Interesting facts
Borgogno Rivata is a young winery focused on low-impact agriculture, using inter-row cover crops and integrated pest management to avoid herbicides and fungicides.