Elvio Cogno Langhe Nascetta di Novello 2023

Elvio Cogno Langhe Nascetta di Novello 2023

Vineyards

The vineyards for the Langhe Nascetta del Comune di Novello extend for about two hectares inside the Novello Commune. Planted at around 350 m above sea level. The soil is calcareous clay, rich in minerals that give the wine great savoriness and complexity.

Winemaking and Maturation

After de-stemming and pressing, vinification starts with the stabilization of the juice. The fermentation is 50% in stainless steel and 50% in 15 HL Slavonian oak barrels. The wine is aged for 6 months: 50% in stainless steel and 50% in 15 HL Slavonian oak barrels for about 4 months. Lysis lasts for 180 days. 6 months in stainless steel – 50% in 15 HL Slavonian oak barrels for 4 months

Tasting Notes

"From the estate that brought back Nascetta, this wine is all class. Opening aromas reveal melon, pineapple, white flowers and creamy citrus notes. It's beautiful on the palate with depth, texture and layers of mixed citrus and tropical fruits. Drink now, or cellar it to see how unique this grape really is." - 95/100, Wine Enthusiast

Technical Details

Grape Variety: 100% Nascetta

Anas-Cëtta is an autochthonous historical variety specifically from the Novello commune. Very popular in the 19th century, Nascetta is the only indigenous white variety from Langhe and Elvio Cogo is responsible for saving the grape from extinction in the early 1990s.