Description
What kind of wine it is
Cavallotto's Langhe Nebbiolo is an organic red wine with a broad and intense aromatic profile. On the palate, it is enveloping, supported by a pronounced acidity that ensures a remarkable capacity for ageing. The bouquet reveals rich fruity notes of cherry and raspberry, accompanied by floral hints of rose and nuances of undergrowth. This Piedmontese red boasts a robust structure that makes it ideal paired with cured meats, grilled red meats, mature cheeses and even chocolate, with a suggestion to decant for about an hour before serving.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced in Piedmont, in the heart of the Langhe, by the Cavallotto winery. The grapes come from the youngest vineyards located in historically prestigious crus such as Bricco Boschis, Codana, Vignolo and Pernanno. The origin from these specific subzones gives the wine typical aromas of the area and a well-defined identity. The connection to its homeland emerges in the pure expression of Nebbiolo, faithfully reflecting the characteristics of the Piedmontese soils renowned for producing great structured reds.
How it is produced
The process involves total destemming of the grapes and a traditional fermentation in horizontal tanks, spontaneously started by indigenous yeasts. The semi-submerged cap maceration lasts from 18 to 30 days, encouraging the extraction of aromatic components. In spring, malolactic fermentation takes place in cement tanks. The process concludes with maturation in Slavonian oak barrels for a period between 15 and 24 months, followed by a further six months of bottle ageing to stabilise the sensory profile.
History and Curiosities
The Langhe Nebbiolo 2024 by Cavallotto originates from the youngest vineyards of the historic crus Bricco Boschis, Codana, Vignolo and Pernanno. Vinified with indigenous yeasts, this excellent organic red wine expresses an intense and broad aromatic profile. Its enviable structure is shaped by a slow maturation in Slavonian oak barrels for 15-24 months, followed by six months of rest in the bottle. A pure expression of the Piedmontese territory, endowed with an extraordinary capacity for ageing that will elegantly enhance its qualities over time.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1928
- Oenologist: Alfio e Giuseppe Cavallotto
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 25
Today the children of Olivio – Laura, Giuseppe and Alfio, the 4th generation working the family farm – continue to exclusively vinify the grapes produced in their estate vineyards into DOC and DOCG wines: Barolo, Dolcetto d’Alba, Barbera d’Alba, Langhe Nebbiolo, Langhe Freisa, Langhe "Grign" made from Grignolino grapes, Langhe Chardonnay and "Pinner" made from Pinot Nero grapes. Read more
| Name | Cavallotto Langhe Nebbiolo 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic 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 | Cavallotto |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Langhe Nebbiolo 2024 by Cavallotto originates from the youngest vineyards of the historic crus Bricco Boschis, Codana, Vignolo and Pernanno. Vinified with indigenous yeasts, this excellent organic red wine expresses an intense and broad aromatic profile. Its enviable structure is shaped by a slow maturation in Slavonian oak barrels for 15-24 months, followed by six months of rest in the bottle. A pure expression of the Piedmontese territory, endowed with an extraordinary capacity for ageing that will elegantly enhance its qualities over time. |
| Origin | Various parcels in the historic crus Bricco Boschis, Codana, Vignolo and Pernanno (100% Nebbiolo da Barolo) |
| Fermentation temperature | 29 °C |
| Fermentation | 18–30 days |
| Production technique | Traditional fermentation in horizontal tanks with indigenous yeasts and semi-submerged cap maceration |
| Wine making | Total destemming, traditional fermentation in horizontal tanks with indigenous yeasts and semi-submerged cap maceration (18–30 days) at a maximum controlled temperature of 29°C; malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks in the spring following the harvest. |
| Aging | Traditional ageing in Slavonian oak barrels for 15–24 months, followed by 6 months of bottle ageing |
| Total acidity | 6.21 gr/L |
| PH | 3.4 |
| Dry extract | 30.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |