# Demarie Langhe Nebbiolo (2023)

- **Producer:** Az. Agricola Demarie Giovanni
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Average price:** €17
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, rose, violet, red plum, black cherry, black plum

## About this wine

The Demarie Langhe Nebbiolo is a red wine from Piedmont, Italy, produced by the third-generation, family-owned Az. Agricola Demarie Giovanni. Located in Vezza d'Alba, Roero, the estate emphasizes traditional winemaking and biodiversity. This Langhe DOC wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown on vines averaging 20-25 years old. The winery itself is a modern facility built in 2013, incorporating sustainable practices.

## Interesting facts

- Demarie winery uses solar panels and biomass heating.
- Vineyards are managed with a focus on biodiversity.
- The family has been cultivating grapes for over 75 years.
- Roero's soils are a mix of clay, calcareous, and sandy elements.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and tannins are well-suited to complement the proteins in dishes like roasts and braised meats. Its acidity can cut through richer sauces, while earthy notes in the wine can harmonize with ingredients like mushrooms and herbs.

## Wine making process

The Demarie Langhe Nebbiolo is produced using traditional red wine fermentation methods. The grapes undergo alcoholic fermentation with 6-8 days of skin contact at controlled temperatures (26-28°C) using submerged cap maceration. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for a minimum of 6 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. The harvest is conducted by hand in early October. The winery incorporates sustainable practices such as solar energy and biomass heating.