Nascetta`Vigna Lirano` Langhe Bianco 2021
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Producer
Rivetto
Grape(s)
Nascetta (100%)
Type
White
Style
Aromatic
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
13.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
In the northwest of Italy lies the unique low alpine region of Piedmont (or Piemonte), which means `at the foot of the mountains`. Weather influences come from the Apennine Mountains and the Alps The region includes the small and prestigious hillside wine towns of Barolo, Barbaresco, Asti and Gavi, where a diverse variety of well-known wine styles originate. Some of Italy`s most revered and expensive red wines come from the Nebbiolo grape, grown alongside Barbera, Dolcetto and for white wines Moscato and Cortese.
Producer
The Rivetto family has been established in the Piedmont region since 1902, and it remains very much a family concern to this day. The family are based in Lirano and own various vineyard sites between the rolling hills of Sinio and the historic town of Alba, which are planted with the noble Nebbiolo variety that make both classic and modern styles of Barolo. Enrico Rivetto, who is passionate about the environment has converted the land to follow biodynamic principles and the wines are now certified Demeter biodynamic as of the 2019 vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nascetta is a rare grape and the only white vine native to the Langhe. This Nascetta is a brilliant straw yellow colour with a fine, elegant nose of yellow fruits, jasmine and lemon. It offers complex, persistent notes of wild flowers and aromatic herbs, citrus and exotic fruit with background notes of brioche. A forward palate has notes of acacia honey, sage and rosemary, well balanced with a long, lingering finish.
Food
Serve as an aperitif and with chicken and lemon sauce, grilled trout, salmon en croute or pork stroganoff.
