LANGHE NEBBIOLO DOC

The grapes for this Langhe Nebbiolo are harvested from a vineyard between Sinio and Serralunga, the same type of terroir from which Barolo originates. This is the best Nebbiolo one can have: a ready-to-drink red, which can also be cellared for about ten years.

Tasting notes: It presents a brilliant ruby red colour that softens with age. The aroma is delicate and fruity, reminiscent of raspberry and violet. On the palate, it is dry, soft, velvety, and with good persistence.

Food pairing: pairs very well with red meats, game, and roasts.

Provenance: Sinio, Serralunga d'Alba

Soil type: clay, limestone

Grape varieties: 100% Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2022

Winemaking: the harvest is manual. After destemming and crushing the grapes, the must and skins remain in cold contact for about 30 hours, after which fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in steel tanks. Maceration lasts approximately 15 days. Ageing for 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels and about 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol content: 14%

Winemaker: Alessandro Bonelli

Serving temperature: 18 °C

Awards and distinctions:

Guida Vinibuoni d'Italia 2017 — 4 Stelle
Virgilio Pronzati 2016 — 50/60

Azienda Agricola Alessandro Rivetto

From the stunning views of La Morra to the rolling hills of Sinio, from the prestigious vineyards of the Barbaresco area in the municipality of Alba to the ancient soils of Serralunga d’Alba, the esteemed Alessandro Rivetto property preserves and reveals some of the most authentic and emblematic expressions of Langhe. It is a unique heritage expressed in the wines it produces — authentic interpreters of the land, capable of telling its story with new nuances in each vintage. Production arises from careful listening to nature and a deep understanding of the vineyards; it seeks to highlight the unique character of each hillside, transforming it into wines with a distinct and recognisable identity.

The passion for wine and long experience in the sector — developed over a lifetime of learning and observation — are essential attributes of Azienda Agricola Alessandro Rivetto. Alessandro's grandfather — Ercole — introduced him to the vineyards and the cellar, just as his great-grandfather Giovanni had done before him. Ercole had deep ties to his native land. He knew how to transform his father's intuition and use it as a starting point to explore new productive possibilities.

In Alessandro's own words, "he gave me the pleasure of working with a smile on my face. I learned this from him: to love what I do and do what I love, bringing a smile to the people I meet and those who taste my wine."