Langhe Nebbiolo, Paolo Scavino

LANGHE NEBBIOLO

Two single vineyards Bricco Manescotto and Annunziata from La Morra village planted with Nebbiolo grapes that could be potentially used for Barolo wine but specifically vinified to be Langhe Nebbiolo: elegant, perfumed wine enjoyable from its youth. Ruby red with garnet shades, beautiful clarity. The nose is intense, complex fine quality with hints of red flowers, strawberries, raspberries and white peaches. The lighter hint of white pepper and spice denote a wine with character, austere yet gentle at the same time. Balance in the structure, elegant texture, soft tannins and refreshing acidity

Appellation

Langhe D.O.C.

Region

Piemonte

Village, crü

La Morra (Bricco Manescotto e Annunziata)

Varietal

Nebbiolo 100%

Altitude

260-300 mt

Soil

limestone mixt to sandstones

Farming system

guyot

Planting year

Bricco Manescotto (1960-1968), Annunziata (1997)

Plant Density

4,700 vines per hectare

Viticulture

grassing on the rows intercalated with tillage during the fall and spring, done by hand between the vines. Average yields of 40 Hl/ha

Harvest period

harvest by hand, normally on the firstdecade of October

Vinification

destemming and light crushing. Maceration and fermentation in stainless steel with temperature controlled and indigenous yeasts; malolactic fermentation in barrels; natural tartaric stabilization

Aging

6 months barrels, 1 year stainless steel