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Langhe Nascetta Vigna Lirano DOC wine — Rivetto winery — Dionysus
WhiteLangheDOC

Langhe Nascetta Vigna Lirano DOC

by Rivetto · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationLangheDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesNascetta
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
FarmingCertified biodynamic winery ·Demeter ↗
RivettoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards have sandy, limestone-rich soils with low levels of nitrogen and alkalis.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo 36 hours of cold skin maceration before pressing. Fermentation takes place at a carefully controlled temperature of 17 °C. No malolactic fermentation is carried out.

Ageing

The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting profile

Balanced and refreshing.

Label / history

Nascetta is a native grape that was largely forgotten for many decades. Its revival in Piedmont began in 1990.