Pira Luigi
Langhe Nebbiolo 2024
| Denomination | DOC Langhe Nebbiolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Traditional ageing in 25-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels for 9 months. |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Nebbiolo, Langhe DOC, 2024 harvest
- Origin in the Langhe: From Serralunga d’Alba, calcareous-clay soils at 310 metres
- Vinification and ageing: 18-20 days in steel, 9 months in Slavonian oak
- Aromas and colour: Fruity and spicy aromas with hints of leather; intense garnet red colour
- Format and alcohol: 0.75 l bottle, 14.5% vol; ideal with cured meats and roasts
Description
What kind of wine it is
Luigi Pira Langhe Nebbiolo is a still red wine that elegantly expresses the character of its territory. To the eye, it displays an intense garnet red colour, revealing fruity and spicy aromas enhanced by delicate leather notes. On the palate, it is smooth and enveloping, supported by a structure of sweet and fine tannins that lead to a good persistent finish. To fully appreciate its sensory profile, it is ideally paired with flavourful filled pasta, roasted meats or mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This Piedmontese red is produced in the municipality of Serralunga d’Alba, within the renowned hilly area of the Langhe. Luigi Pira’s vineyards thrive on calcareous-clay soils, situated at around three hundred and ten metres above sea level. The favourable south and south-west exposure ensures optimal sunlight for regular ripening of the grapes, shaping a wine with a defined structure and pronounced spicy sensations. The Pira family cultivates their thirteen hectares, maintaining a strong historical connection with these hills since the late nineteenth century.
How it is produced
Vinification involves harvesting the Nebbiolo grapes and then fermenting in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, which lasts for about eighteen to twenty days. Afterwards, the wine matures for nine months in Slavonian oak barrels. This stage is essential to smooth the tannic structure and preserve a clear varietal character, ensuring excellent structural balance. It is recommended to let the wine breathe for an hour before serving, so it can fully express its potential.
History and Curiosities
The Luigi Pira winery is deeply rooted in the hills of Serralunga d’Alba, a region to which the family has been connected since the late nineteenth century. Dedicated to excellence since the first bottlings in the 1990s, the estate preserves an authentic Piedmontese heritage. Under the guidance of oenologist Gianpaolo Pira, the vineyards at 310 metres above sea level thrive on calcareous-clay soils with an ideal south and south-west exposure. Every bottle produced from these thirteen hectares enhances the quality of the grapes, offering a sip that remains true to local tradition.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1950
- Oenologist: Gianpaolo Pira
- Bottles produced: 65.000
- Hectares: 13
The first step taken by Luigi marked a significant imprint for the company and, in the early 1990s, with the arrival of his sons Gianpaolo, Romolo and Claudio, the family began bottling their own wines, seeking the highest quality. Read more
| Name | Pira Langhe Nebbiolo 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Langhe DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Pira Luigi |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Luigi Pira winery is deeply rooted in the hills of Serralunga d’Alba, a region to which the family has been connected since the late nineteenth century. Dedicated to excellence since the first bottlings in the 1990s, the estate preserves an authentic Piedmontese heritage. Under the guidance of oenologist Gianpaolo Pira, the vineyards at 310 metres above sea level thrive on calcareous-clay soils with an ideal south and south-west exposure. Every bottle produced from these thirteen hectares enhances the quality of the grapes, offering a sip that remains true to local tradition. |
| Origin | Comune di Serralunga d'Alba |
| Soil composition | Calcareous clay |
| Yield per hectare | 60-65 quintals per hectare |
| Fermentation | Approximately 18-20 days |
| Production technique | Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 18-20 days, followed by traditional ageing in 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels for 9 months |
| Wine making | Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for about 18-20 days, followed by traditional ageing in 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels for 9 months. |
| Aging | Traditional ageing in 25-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels for 9 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |