It is called Pi Cìt and it is a Alba DOC, proposed here by Cantina dei Marchesi di Barolo, an authoritative signature for a wine that is able to surprise. Starting with the beautiful, hand-drawn label, quite different from those that characterise almost all the Langa winery's references. The particularity of this wine lies in the vinification of Nebbiolo and Barbera together. The harvest date was set so as to have a perfect balance between the elegance and power of Nebbiolo, with the fruitiness and roundness of Barbera. The grapes, 70% Nebbiolo and 70% Barbera, are harvested by hand, destemmed and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Pi Cìt then matures for at least 9 months, partly in barriques and partly in 30 hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels. After maturation in wood, the wine is blended and continues its evolution in the bottle for at least 6 months before release. The colour is an intense ruby red. On the nose, the notes of violets and dog roses are in perfect harmony with those of red fruits and the vanilla nuances brought by the ageing in wood. In the mouth it is ample, the tannin is silky and the finish soft and enveloping. It goes well with tasty hors d'oeuvres, first courses with rich sauces, roasted or stewed meats. It is an ideal companion for boards of cured meats and mature cheeses.