Podio Podium Serrae Langhe Nebbiolo DOC

Vineyard and terroir

The 4.50 ha vineyard area lies across Piobesi d’Alba, Alba and Treiso. The blend now incorporates fruit from several mid-slope vineyards. On the left bank of the Tanaro, loose soils are dominated by stratified yellow sands alternating with bands of calcareous marl and gravel; vineyards on the right bank occupy older, more compact soils.

Grapes

85% Nebbiolo and 15% Barbera, with a stated yield of 75 q/ha.

Vinification

Fermentation and maceration last 10–12 days at 28°C.

Ageing

The wine matures for at least six months in oak tonneaux, then passes to stainless-steel vats before bottling. Bottle maturation lasts at least six months in the technical sheet, while the wine page gives four months.

Technical data

Langhe DOC Nebbiolo. First produced in 2014. Formats: 0.375 L, 0.75 L, 1.5 L, 3 L, 6 L, 9 L and 12 L.

Tasting profile

Intense ruby red. Its youthful fragrance evokes rose and dried flowers, followed by fruit, vanilla and spices. The palate is elegant, harmonious and lively, with soft tannins.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 16–18°C. Pair with hearty main courses, simply prepared meats, charcuterie and medium-aged cheeses.

Label / history

The value of Podio’s grapes was recorded in a 1467 notarial deed. Count Damiano granted the estate to stewards under a sharecropping arrangement, but reserved all grapes from Podio for the castle, expressed in the historical wording “salvo et riservato vites Podii Serrae.”