Luigi Pira - Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2024
The Character of Serralunga in a Nebbiolo di Langa
The Langhe Nebbiolo from the Luigi Pira winery is a wine that serves as the perfect prelude to the company's great Barolos. Deeply rooted in the Serralunga d'Alba terroir, known for producing wines of exceptional vigor and structure, this Nebbiolo combines innate elegance with a rich, assertive palate, capable of evolving beautifully over time while still offering great pleasure even in its youth.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Bright ruby red, with typical, delicate garnet reflections that intensify with age.
- Nose: Intense and elegant bouquet, scented with dried rose, violet, ripe cherry, and raspberry, enriched with intriguing spicy and earthy notes.
- Palate: On the palate, it is ample, warm, and remarkably structured (14.50% ABV). The palate is guided by dense yet smooth tannins and a pleasant freshness that accompanies the wine towards a long, savory, and persistent finish.
Recommended Pairings
A red with great personality, perfect for intense and structured traditional menus:
- Rich first courses such as tajarin with sausage ragù or agnolotti del plin with roast gravy
- Second courses based on red meats, braised meats, stews, and game
- Mixed grilled meats and roasts
- Mature cheeses (Castelmagno, Pecorino, Parmigiano)
Technical Characteristics
- Appellation: Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
- Producer: Luigi Pira
- Year: 2024
- Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Production Area: Serralunga d'Alba, Langhe, Piedmont
- Size: 0.75 l
- Alcohol Content: 14.50% Vol.
- Serving Temperature: 16 - 18 °C
Why choose it: It is the ideal choice for those who want to savor the substance, power, and elegance of a Nebbiolo born in one of the most suitable crus of the Langhe, at an affordable price and with great versatility at the table.