Fontana Livia
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 | Approximately 18 months in traditional oak barrels and subsequently in bottles in the underground cellar with controlled temperature until release for sale. |
- Recognition: 94 points awarded by James Suckling
- Origin and soils: Langhe, Castiglione Falletto and Monforte d’Alba; sandy marl soils
- Aroma and taste: notes of violet and ripe fruit; balsamic finish, silky tannins
- Vinification: fermentation in steel at controlled temperature, maceration for about 15 days
- Ageing and pairings: 18 months in oak; ideal with ossobuco, game and lamb
Description
What kind of wine it is
Livia Fontana Langhe Nebbiolo is a still red wine that elegantly embodies the character of Piedmontese Nebbiolo. To the eye, it displays an intense, bright ruby red colour, tending towards garnet. The bouquet is refined, characterised by floral notes of violet, hints of ripe fruit, and a delicate balsamic and spicy finish. On the palate, it is full and enveloping, with a solid structure enhanced by silky tannins reminiscent of a young Barolo. It is recommended to let it breathe before serving to appreciate every nuance, pairing it with structured dishes such as risotto with ossobuco, game, or lamb cutlets.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the heart of Piedmont, from vineyards located between Castiglione Falletto and Monforte d’Alba, in the renowned Langhe area. The vines grow at an altitude between 200 and 350 metres, with roots sinking into soils composed of Sant’Agata marl, rich in fossils and with a significant sandy component. These pedoclimatic conditions favour harmonious plant development and give the wine a distinct aromatic precision, supported by a defined and persistent phenolic structure. The deep connection with the land is reflected in the authentic identity of this label.
How it is produced
The production of Livia Fontana Langhe Nebbiolo begins with meticulous manual harvesting, followed by careful selection of the grapes. After gentle pressing, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with maceration lasting about fifteen days and frequent pumping over. The wine then matures for eighteen months in oak barrels, a crucial period for refining its character and enriching its complexity. The production cycle concludes with further ageing in the bottle in an underground cellar, where resting at a constant temperature ensures balanced evolution.
History and Curiosities
The Livia Fontana Langhe Nebbiolo 2023 originates from the prestigious lands of Castiglione Falletto and Monforte d’Alba, celebrating a centuries-old winemaking tradition dating back to 1643. Awarded 94 points by James Suckling, this refined red is the result of meticulous hand harvesting and a slow maturation in oak barrels lasting 18 months. The outcome is an elegant wine, with silky tannins worthy of a young Barolo, enhanced by an exclusive label that poetically invites you to soar over the evocative Piedmontese vineyards.
Awards
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2023
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2023
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2023
2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2023
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Michele Fumero Fontana
- Bottles produced: 60.000
- Hectares: 10
The Livia Fontana winery is a rare case in which business and family blend together blurring the boundaries of both, becoming an example of how the convergence of objectives makes the family united and the company successful. The winery is managed by Livia Fontana and her two sons, Michele and Lorenzo, who have been preceded by seven generations of the Fontana family. Each with their own roles brings energy, enthusiasm, competence and passion. The result is excellent wines that are appreciated throughout the world for the way in which tradition and new technologies merge in products of very high quality. Read more
| Name | Livia Fontana 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 | Fontana Livia |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Livia Fontana Langhe Nebbiolo 2023 originates from the prestigious lands of Castiglione Falletto and Monforte d’Alba, celebrating a centuries-old winemaking tradition dating back to 1643. Awarded 94 points by James Suckling, this refined red is the result of meticulous hand harvesting and a slow maturation in oak barrels lasting 18 months. The outcome is an elegant wine, with silky tannins worthy of a young Barolo, enhanced by an exclusive label that poetically invites you to soar over the evocative Piedmontese vineyards. |
| Origin | Castiglione Falletto and Monforte d'Alba |
| Soil composition | Sant'Agata marls with fossils and presence of sand |
| Harvest | From late September to mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | A temperatura controllata |
| Production technique | Selection of the grapes on a vibrating table, gentle pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with frequent pumping over and délestage; maceration for about 15 days; ageing for about 18 months in traditional oak barrels, then in bottle in an underground cellar at controlled temperature. |
| Wine making | Selection of the grapes on a vibrating table, gentle pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with frequent pumping over and délestage; maceration for about 15 days. |
| Aging | Approximately 18 months in traditional oak barrels and subsequently in bottles in the underground cellar with controlled temperature until release for sale. |
| Year production | 11800 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |