Cascina Sot
Langhe Nebbiolo 2023
| Denomination | DOC Langhe Nebbiolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in wood for the entire batch; 40% of the volume remains in second-use barriques for 6 months; subsequently blended and matured in bottle. |
- Grape variety and designation: Langhe Nebbiolo DOC still red wine made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes
- Origin: grapes sourced from Monforte d’Alba in the Langhe, Piedmont; Guyot training system
- Vinification: 10 days in stainless steel with floating cap, 3 pump-overs per day at 25°C
- Ageing: malolactic fermentation in wood; 40% aged in second-use barriques for 6 months
- Serving and pairings: decant for one hour, serve at 15-18°C; ideal with meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Langhe Nebbiolo by Cascina Sot is a still red wine with Denomination of Controlled Origin that embodies the authenticity of Piedmont. Made from Nebbiolo grapes, vinified in steel and aged in wood, it stands out for its structured and elegant profile. It is the ideal companion for meat dishes and flavourful cheeses. To fully appreciate its aromatic bouquet, it is recommended to decant it for about an hour and serve at a temperature of 15-18 °C.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in vineyards located in Monforte d’Alba, in the heart of the Langhe. This prime territory offers the ideal conditions to enhance the natural qualities of Nebbiolo. The vines are cultivated using the Guyot espalier system.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place between the second and third ten days of October. Vinification follows a classic style in steel tanks with floating cap for about ten days, with three pump-overs per day at a controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation takes place in wood. Part of the batch is aged for six months in second-passage barrels before composing the final blend, which completes its journey with bottle ageing.
Tasting notes
Color
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1975
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 19
After working for years as sharecroppers in the estate, Maria and Giuseppe bought the property. Then, with their son Leonardo – together with his wife Silvana, the wine business became the main company task.
Today the winery cultivates its own vineyards, some of which are set among the most prestigious cru of Barolo.
Dedicating the best care to the vine plants, precious and straightforward grapes are harvested and, during the vinification phase, are processed to bring out the intrinsic characteristics of each vine. Finally, with aging, the Cascina Sòt wines are further embellished, acquiring valuable tertiary hints.
Thus, from a small winery, wines are created, taken care of down to the finest detail and with the utmost attention paid to every single work step, very expressives and able to enhancing the varietal and the terroir of their origin. Read more
| Name | Cascina Sot Langhe Nebbiolo 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Langhe DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Cascina Sot |
| Origin | Monforte d'Alba (Langhe, Piedmont), Italy |
| Cultivation system | Guyot espalier |
| Harvest | Seconda–terza decade di ottobre |
| Fermentation temperature | Approximately 25°C |
| Fermentation | 10 days |
| Production technique | Traditional vinification in stainless steel with a floating cap for 10 days, with 3 daily pump-overs at a controlled temperature (approx. 25°C) |
| Wine making | Traditional in stainless steel with an emerged cap for 10 days, with 3 daily pump-overs at a controlled temperature (approx. 25°C). |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in wood for the entire batch; 40% of the volume remains in second-use barriques for 6 months; subsequently blended and matured in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |