# Sagace Langhe Nebbiolo (2022)

- **Producer:** Sagace
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €19
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, red cherry, red plum, vanilla, cloves, leather, dried fruit, earth

## About this wine

Sagace Langhe Nebbiolo 2022 is a red wine from the Langhe DOC appellation in Piedmont, Italy, produced by Sagace, a collaboration between winemakers Federico Scarzello and Gian Luca Colombo. The wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The name 'Sagace' suggests wisdom and shrewdness, reflecting the winemaking philosophy of uniting traditional and modern approaches to create an honest and timeless interpretation of Piedmontese wine. The 2022 vintage is characterized by fine tannins and a softness that allows for early enjoyment.

## Interesting facts

- Sagace means 'wise' or 'shrewd' in Italian.
- The wine is available in a 1-liter format, making quality Nebbiolo more accessible.
- It's a collaboration between a traditional Barolo producer and a new-generation winemaker.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ to high acidity and tannins provide a robust structure that can cut through the richness of proteins and fats. The wine's inherent complexity and potential for savory notes make it a natural companion to earthy ingredients like mushrooms and herbs, while its fruit profile can complement slightly sweet elements in dishes.

## Wine making process

The Sagace Langhe Nebbiolo 2022 is produced using 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The winemaking process begins with hand-harvesting in early October. Spontaneous fermentation occurs with an extended maceration period of 35-45 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 14 months in large, old oak barrels, then transferred to concrete tanks. The wine is bottled without filtration.