Ratings
No specific critic scores found
Identity
| Producer | Drink Wines Not Labels |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright ruby red with garnet reflections |
| Aroma | Aromatic intensity with aromas of violets, red fruit, raspberry, berries, toasted spices, cherry, and floral notes |
| Palate | Soft, round, fruity, balanced tannins, well managed tannic component, freshness, harmonious, full-bodied, elegant tannins |
| Finish | Pleasant woody notes, long finish with red fruit and cherry memories |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with pasta with meat or vegetable sauces, grilled or roasted dark meat dishes, soft and medium-aged cheeses, game, and rich and spicy foods |
| Aging Potential | Ready to drink upon release, can age up to 9-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Sugar (g/l) | Dry wine, residual sugar not specified |
| Aging Process | Aged at least 8 months in medium-sized oak barrels or traditional oak barrels, with some aging in steel tanks |
| Fermentation | Traditional red wine vinification with fermentation at 82°-84°F in steel tanks, moderately long fermentation and maceration (8-10 days) |
Terroir
| Soil | Vineyards in Montelupo Albese, near Barolo DOCG area, likely calcareous and clayey marl soil |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-picked grapes from organically farmed vineyards in Montelupo Albese |
Interesting facts
| Langhe Nebbiolo is a fresh and well-balanced red wine from Piedmont, often considered an approachable alternative to Barolo, made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes from young vines. |
Logistics
| Cork | Cork |