COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Michele Chiarlo
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Il Principe Langhe Nebbiolo is a 100% Nebbiolo from the Langhe DOC appellation in Piedmont, Italy. Produced by Michele Chiarlo, a family-owned winery founded in 1956, the wine's name, 'Il Principe,' translates to 'the prince,' alluding to the noble status of the Nebbiolo grape. The grapes are sourced from vineyards located in both the Barbaresco and Roero sub-regions, contributing to the wine's balanced expression. The 2022 vintage was characterized by a warm and dry growing season, leading to an early harvest with grapes of excellent quality.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Translates to 'the prince,' highlighting Nebbiolo's regal status.
Fact 02
Grapes are sourced from both Barbaresco and Roero vineyards.
Fact 03
Often called 'baby Barolo' for its Nebbiolo character.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage experienced a warm, dry growing season.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Il Principe Langhe Nebbiolo is produced using traditional red wine fermentation with maceration on the skins, followed by malolactic fermentation in steel tanks. The wine is aged for a minimum of 12 months, potentially including time in large Slavonian oak casks and bottle refinement. Grapes are hand-harvested, with summer thinning of excess bunches to enhance concentration. The 2022 vintage was warm and dry, leading to an early harvest with grapes of excellent quality.
