Langhe Nebbiolo, Cascina Chicco

LANGHE NEBBIOLO

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Variety of vine

100% Nebbiolo

Vineyard position

Castagnito, Piedmont, Italy. In the countryside of Castagnito is a particular hill named Costa, mentioned in the history of the Nebbiolo vine in ancient documents; it is particularly suited for the production of a fine and elegant wine. The average age of the vineyards is 20 years. The yield per hectare is very low, allowing us to obtain a Langhe Nebbiolo of high quality

Soil

Clayey with sand

Date of harvest

Beginning of October

Yield per hectare

55 hl 

Wine-making

The harvesting is done in two periods spaced with one week in between. For 4-5 days the maceration develops in stainless steel casks, after which the wine rests in oak casks of 600 litres for 8-9 months before being transferred again to stainless steel casks. It’s bottled in June and September and is ready for the market one year after harvest

Tasting notes

The colour is red and it has an ethereal, elegant fragrance; there are hints of violet, marasca cherry, and final notes of spice. It’s full, aristocratic, and delicate

Dishes

This wine is perfect with roasts, game, and aged cheeses

Recommended serving temperature

18° C