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

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

About Piedmont Wine Region

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

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