COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Cantina Terre del Barolo
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Gheppio Langhe Nebbiolo 2021 is a red wine from the Langhe DOC appellation in Piedmont, Italy, produced by Cantina Terre del Barolo. This cooperative winery, established in 1958, represents the collective efforts of approximately 400 winegrowers. The wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, a varietal that thrives in the region's specific soil types and hilly terrain. Langhe Nebbiolo wines are recognized for their quality and offer a distinct regional character.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Nebbiolo is named after 'nebbia,' the Italian word for fog, which often blankets the vineyards in autumn.
Fact 02
This grape is notoriously difficult to grow, often called the 'king' of grapes.
Fact 03
Cantina Terre del Barolo is a cooperative, meaning it's owned by its grape growers.
Fact 04
Langhe DOC wines provide an excellent introduction to Piedmont's iconic varietals.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Gheppio Langhe Nebbiolo is produced using traditional red wine fermentation methods, which involve maceration on the grape skins. This process is designed to extract essential components like color, tannins, and aromas. Following fermentation, the wine typically undergoes an aging period, which may involve stainless steel tanks for freshness or oak barrels for added complexity. The harvest for Nebbiolo, a late-ripening varietal, usually takes place in early October to ensure full phenolic ripeness.
