Nebbiolo Luigi Pira

Langhe DOC • Piedmont • Pira Luigi
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Pira Luigi
Region
Piedmont
Denomination
Langhe DOC
Alcohol
14.5%
Vinification
Fermentation in steel tanks on the skins for about 10-15 days
Aging
12 months in small and big oak barrels and at least 6 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Nebbiolo 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

A fine example of Piedmont winemaking, this Langhe DOC reflects generations of local expertise. With 14.5% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Nebbiolo 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The palate shows depth and structure, with a finish that lingers pleasantly. The fruit is sourced from vineyards 20 years old vines rooted in a clayey calcareou soil, faced to South and South-West, at 350 m above sea level in Serralunga village. Vinification: fermentation in steel tanks on the skins for about 10-15 days. The wine is aged 12 months in small and big oak barrels and at least 6 months in bottle. A wine combining Piedmont's trademark power with finesse and complexity.

Food Pairings

Grilled red meats and game
Braised lamb with herbs
Wild mushroom risotto
Mature pecorino cheese
Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano

About Piedmont Wine Region

Piedmont is renowned worldwide for Barolo and Barbaresco, its two great Nebbiolo-based expressions.

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