# Langhe Nebbiolo (2021)

- **Producer:** Garesio
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €40
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, black cherry, liquorice, red cherry, violet, vanilla, cedar, cloves, dried fruit, tobacco, earth, leather, tar

## About this wine

The Langhe Nebbiolo Garesio 2021 is a 100% Nebbiolo red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, classified as Langhe DOC. The grapes are sourced from vineyards located in Serralunga d'Alba, Incisa Scapaccino, Castelnuovo Calcea, and Perletto, with Nebbiolo primarily from Serralunga d'Alba crus like Gianetto and Cerretta. Garesio is a family-run winery established in 2010, dedicated to expressing the authentic character of the land through minimal intervention winemaking. Their Nebbiolo vineyards are certified organic, reflecting a commitment to sustainable practices and the purity of the terroir.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are managed with sustainable, non-invasive agricultural techniques.
- Nebbiolo plots are certified organic.
- Wines are aged in large Austrian oak barrels.
- The Garesio family started their winery in 2010.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure, with its present but integrated tannins and good acidity, makes it an excellent companion for rich, protein-heavy dishes. The tannins bind with the proteins in meat, softening the wine and enhancing the savory flavors. Acidity helps to cut through the richness of fatty dishes, cleansing the palate.

## Wine making process

The Langhe Nebbiolo Garesio undergoes fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks, with maceration lasting between 20 to 40 days to ensure balanced extraction. Fermentation temperatures are controlled, reaching a peak of approximately 24°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for around 24 months in large Austrian oak barrels, such as tonneaux and 25 Hl barrels. The Nebbiolo vineyards are managed using sustainable and organic agricultural techniques. Harvest typically takes place in October.