Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2020

Wine description for Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2020 from Chiara Boschis - E.Pira & Figli

Colour & appearance

Presents itself in a bright cherry red colour with lively light reflections and elegant dark accents - a visual foretaste of the complexity of this Nebbiolo.

Nose

Chiara Boschis shows all her skills here: The wine opens dark and at the same time surprisingly accessible. Blackberry and Sour cherry merge with Mulberry and fresher Fig. Spicy notes of Juniper and black pepper meet earthy undergrowth flavours. Etheric nuances of Eucalyptus, Thyme and Pine needles lend freshness, while Roasted hazelnuts and Coffee beans provide depth.

Palate

The true class of this Langhe Nebbiolo unfolds on the palate. Cool elegance is paired with fine minerality and a harmonious tannin structure. The small-berry fruit comes into its own with pleasant acidity, while the positively brittle tannin enlivens all elements. Sour cherry and roasted flavours dominate, supported by a gripping acidity that raises the drinking flow to a new level. Mysterious and dark, but with brightening accents.

General information

The grapes come mainly from DOCG areas of Barolo and Barbaresco, grown on limestone marl. Vines between 10 and 45 years old are cultivated organically. A quarter of the grapes are fermented as whole bunches, followed by four weeks of maceration in stainless steel. At 14.0% alcohol, this Nebbiolo is dry and balanced.

Food pairing suggestions

Excellent for Parmigiana di Melanzane, Tagliatelle with wild boar tomato sugo and roasted hazelnuts or Leg of lamb cooked whole with broad beans and sage jus.

Special features

Ein exemplarischer Langhe Nebbiolo, der beweist, dass große Weine auch außerhalb der prestigeträchtigen DOCG-Appellationen entstehen können. Chiara Boschis’ konsequent biologische Arbeitsweise und minimale Kellereingriffe lassen die Nebbiolo-Traube in ihrer reinsten Form sprechen.