# Langhe Nebbiolo Gavarini (2019)

- **Producer:** Azienda Agricola Elio Grasso
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Langhe, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €28
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, violet, cherry, raspberry, dried cherry, tobacco, truffle

## About this wine

The 2019 Langhe Nebbiolo Gavarini by Azienda Agricola Elio Grasso is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Langhe DOC in Piedmont, Italy, specifically from the Gavarini cru in Monforte d'Alba. The wine is produced from younger vines of prestigious Barolo crus, offering a more approachable style often referred to as a 'baby Barolo.' A distinctive aspect of its production is the exclusive use of stainless steel for aging, which preserves the grape's inherent fruity and floral characteristics. The Grasso family's philosophy emphasizes their role as grape farmers first, honoring traditional Langhe farming practices and vinifying each vineyard site separately to express its unique identity.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes come from younger vines of famous Barolo vineyards.
- Aged solely in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness.
- Often called a 'baby Barolo' for its accessible style.
- Producer Elio Grasso returned to farming after a banking career.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body, balanced acidity, and soft tannins make it versatile. Its red fruit and floral notes complement lighter meats and earthy flavors, while its structure can handle richer dishes. The absence of oak allows the pure Nebbiolo character to shine, making it a great partner for dishes where the wine's fruit can echo ingredients like cherries or mushrooms.

## Wine making process

The 2019 Langhe Nebbiolo Gavarini is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes sourced from the Gavarini cru. Viticulture follows traditional Langhe farming methods, with manual harvesting typically occurring in early October. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with daily pumping over. Malolactic fermentation is also employed. Post-fermentation, the wine undergoes aging exclusively in stainless steel tanks, without any oak influence, to preserve its fresh, fruity, and floral characteristics. Bottling occurs in April-May of the year following the harvest.