COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Giuseppe Rinaldi
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Langhe Nebbiolo DOC by Giuseppe Rinaldi is a distinguished red wine from the Langhe region of Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Nebbiolo. The Rinaldi estate, a benchmark for traditional Barolo, crafts this wine using grapes from younger vines within their prestigious Barolo crus, such as Ravera. This approach allows for an earlier-drinking yet structurally sound expression of their renowned terroir. The 2016 vintage benefited from ideal growing conditions, yielding a wine of elegance and depth. The Rinaldi family's winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, respecting the land and allowing the Nebbiolo grape to express its full potential through traditional methods.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€150
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes for this Langhe Nebbiolo come from younger vines within Rinaldi's top Barolo crus.
Fact 02
Giuseppe Rinaldi is a staunch traditionalist, using indigenous yeasts and long macerations.
Fact 03
The estate practices organic viticulture, though it is uncertified.
Fact 04
The 2016 vintage saw some hail damage in the Brunate vineyard, impacting production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Giuseppe Rinaldi employs a highly traditional winemaking approach for their Langhe Nebbiolo. Grapes are fermented with indigenous yeasts in open-top wooden vats, followed by extended maceration periods to extract the full potential of the Nebbiolo varietal. The wine then undergoes aging for approximately 18 months in large, neutral Slavonian oak casks ('botti'). This method emphasizes purity of fruit, structure, and the expression of terroir, reflecting the estate's commitment to time-honored winemaking practices.
