Langhe Nebbiolo

Producer:
Azienda Agricola Luigi Giordano
Region:
Piemonte
Grape:
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification:
DOC
Vintage:
2010
Capacity:
0.75 l

The Langhe area, located on the right side of theTanaro river, is home to the Nebbiolo grape.This great grape with its name reffering to the landscape of Langhe, characterized by the autumn mists, nebbia is the Italian for mist, in its basic version is called Langhe Nebbiolo. This wine is fresh and young, aged in wooden barrel just for a few months. A feature of this variety is longevity, so it can safely mature in the bottle for up to seven years.

Details

Color: burgundy, brilliant.
Aroma: floral notes of geranium, wild strawberry and raspberry.
Flavor: strong and complex, long-lasting in mouth.
Food matching: hors d‘oeuvres based on meats, sausages, with meat sauces for pasta, roast white and red meats, well seasoned cheeses.
Serving temperature: 14°/16°C.
Alcohol content: 13%.

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