"Il Nebbio" Langhe Rosso DOC 2023

The 'youthfulness' of Nebbiolo. This is how we can describe Il Nebbio, Langhe DOC by Pio Cesare. A fresh and immediate interpretation of Nebbiolo, the prince of Piedmont. A wine that, while retaining the structure and elegance of the original variety, is distinguished by its fragrance, making it ideal even for those approaching this great red wine for the first time. The grapes, in this case, come from the family's own vineyards, located in particularly vocated areas within the Langhe, where the soils are of limestone-clay origin and the temperate microclimate lends personality to the fruit. A small percentage of Pinot Noir is added to the Nebbiolo, giving the wine softness and fruity notes, as well as a touch of freshness. After manual harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and gently crushed. This is followed by a short maceration on the skins and fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. Ageing takes place entirely in steel. The wine, in fact, does not 'touch' wood, to preserve freshness and immediacy. In the glass, Il Nebbio has an intense ruby red colour with garnet reflections. The nose opens with a fresh and fruity bouquet, with hints of currants, cherries, wild blackberries and violet flowers. In the mouth, however, it is soft and enveloping, with velvety tannins and a lingering finish. Perfect with white meat dishes, cured meats, pasta dishes with meat sauce and mushroom risottos. Try it, however, also as an aperitif or with medium-aged cheeses. A curiosity to conclude. Nebbio Langhe DOC started out as an 'entry level' wine in the Pio Cesare range, but quickly established itself as a label with great personality.