# Bovio Langhe Nebbiolo Firagnetti (2021)

- **Producer:** Azienda Agricola Bovio Gianfranco di Bovio Alessandra
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piedmont, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, ripe fruit, cinnamon, leather, cloves, earth, mushroom

## About this wine

Azienda Agricola Bovio Gianfranco di Bovio Alessandra produces the Bovio Langhe Nebbiolo Firagnetti 2021, a red wine from the Langhe DOC appellation in Piedmont, Italy. The Bovio family has a long-standing history in the La Morra sub-region, with the current generation continuing their dedication to traditional winemaking. This wine represents a more accessible expression of the Nebbiolo grape, characteristic of the Langhe appellation, while embodying the family's commitment to quality and the unique terroir of their estate.

## Interesting facts

- The Bovio estate spans 8.5 hectares in La Morra.
- The winery is now managed by the fourth generation of the Bovio family.
- Langhe DOC wines offer an accessible entry into Nebbiolo's complexity.
- Slavonian oak barrels are used for aging, a traditional choice.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ to high tannins and structure are well-suited to complement the proteins in red meat dishes, softening as they interact. Its balanced acidity cuts through richer sauces and fatty components, while the earthy and savory notes can echo or contrast with ingredients like mushrooms, herbs, and truffles.

## Wine making process

The Bovio Langhe Nebbiolo Firagnetti 2021 is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for 8-10 days, with regular over-pumping for color and tannin extraction. Malolactic fermentation follows. The wine is then aged for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. The estate utilizes conventional farming methods.