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Langhe Nascetta Vigna Lirano DOC

by Rivetto · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
LangheDOC
Type
White
Grapes
Nascetta
Alcohol
13.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Light
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
10–12 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Farming
Certified 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.