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Langhe Rosso Giulietta wine — Olek Bondonio winery — Dionysus
RedLangheDOC

Langhe Rosso Giulietta

by Olek Bondonio · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationLangheDOC
TypeRed
GrapesPelaverga
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
FarmingNatural wine ·VinNatur ↗
Olek BondonioPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vines grow on the south-facing side of the Roncagliette vineyard, in firm clay-limestone soils. They were planted by Olek Bondonio’s grandfather and are farmed organically, with some biodynamic practices.

Grapes

The wine uses Pelaverga Piccolo, a rare form of the variety that has almost disappeared. Bondonio’s planting is the only one outside the commune of Verduno, where the variety originates.

Vinification

Depending on the vintage, fermentation takes place in stainless-steel or concrete tanks with native yeasts. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration, with 10–20 ppm of sulfur added immediately before bottling.

Ageing

It spends a short period in neutral barrels to retain freshness and liveliness.

Tasting profile

Spicy, notably fruity and mineral, with a fresher, less rustic and less peppery character than many other examples from the region.

Label / history

Giulietta is Olek Bondonio’s daughter, after whom the wine is named.