# Monferrato Nebbiolo (2024)

- **Producer:** Cantine San Silvestro
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €12
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, raspberry, rose, violet, plum, vanilla, cloves, leather, tobacco

## About this wine

Cantine San Silvestro is located in the heart of the Langhe region in Piedmont, run by the Sartirano family who have been crafting wines for generations. This Monferrato Nebbiolo represents a more approachable, fruit-forward expression of Piedmont's noble grape. Sourced from the rolling hills of Monferrato, the wine is designed to offer the classic complexity of Nebbiolo in a more accessible, early-drinking style that highlights the region's unique terroir.

## Interesting facts

- Declared a 'FYND' (Best Buy) by Swedish wine publication Vinboxen.se for its exceptional quality-to-price ratio.
- Produced by the Sartirano family, who have been crafting traditional Piedmontese wines since 1871.
- Monferrato's sandy and clay soils yield a softer, more approachable style of Nebbiolo compared to the Langhe.

## Food pairing

Nebbiolo's high acidity and firm tannins require foods with rich proteins, fats, or earthy flavors to soften the wine's structure. Earthy dishes like mushrooms and truffles mirror the grape's natural savory undertones, while rich meats cut through the high acidity.

## Wine making process

The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and undergo temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the vibrant primary fruit aromas. Gentle pump-overs are utilized to extract color and structural tannins without over-extracting bitterness. The wine is aged briefly in a combination of stainless steel and traditional large oak casks to soften the tannins while maintaining its fresh, lively character.