Nebbiolo (2024)

About this wine

Produttori del Barbaresco’s Langhe Nebbiolo is 100% Nebbiolo from Piedmont, drawn from younger estate vines and from fruit that carries the house’s signature Barbaresco character in a more easygoing style. It opens with lively scents of red cherry, rose petal, white pepper, and a touch of anise, then follows with a fresh, energetic palate that feels polished without losing that Nebbiolo lift. The flavors lean toward raspberry, cranberry, blood orange, and sweet spice, with a light earthy edge that keeps it grounded. This cooperative has been one of Barbaresco’s defining names since the late 1950s, and that deep bench of growers gives the wine a real sense of place even in its most approachable bottling. What makes this bottle so appealing is how it delivers the perfume and structure people love in Nebbiolo, but in a more relaxed, fruit forward frame that still feels unmistakably Langhe.

About the grape

Nebbiolo is the only grape used by Produttori del Barbaresco and has deep roots in the Langhe where it was selected for its late ripening and strong tannic structure, often planted on clay and calcareous soils at 200 to 300 meters above sea level. The cooperative founded in 1958 vinifies Nebbiolo from its members vineyards, and the Langhe Nebbiolo bottling typically comes from younger or assorted village parcels across Barbaresco rather than single crus, which helps make the wine more approachable. In the vineyards the variety is commonly trained with Guyot pruning and managed for moderate yields, while for this bottling the cellar techniques reported include stainless steel or cement fermentation with regular remontage and completion of malolactic fermentation. The wine then sees a short maturation in large oak casks for several months, a practice that preserves Nebbiolo aromatic lift and bright acidity while softening tannins for earlier drinking.

Quick facts

• 🍇 Produttori del Barbaresco’s Langhe Nebbiolo is made mainly from the cooperative’s younger Nebbiolo vines, so it showcases the grape’s bright, youthful side rather than the long-aging profile of Barbaresco.
• ⚖️ This Langhe Nebbiolo typically represents about 10–30% of the cooperative’s annual Nebbiolo production, adjusted each year depending on overall grape quality and Barbaresco allocations.
• 🏘️ Unlike their single-cru Barbarescos, the Langhe bottling is a blend of fruit from many members, making it a true ‘house style’ that expresses the collective land and techniques of over fifty families.
• 🛢️ The 2024 Langhe Nebbiolo was vinified with traditional methods used by the cellar such as extended maceration and ageing in large oak casks, so it captures classic Nebbiolo perfume with a fresher, drink-now approach.
• 📦 Produttori del Barbaresco times this Langhe release to land shortly after the main vintage work, with bottles often hitting the market in the autumn following harvest, offering an accessible first taste of the vintage.

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Producer

Produttori del Barbaresco, established in 1958 in Italy's Piedmont region, is a cooperative that unites over 50 growers cultivating approximately 100 hectares of Nebbiolo vineyards. This collective effort has been instrumental in producing high-quality Barbaresco wines, showcasing the unique terroir of the area. The cooperative's commitment to quality and tradition has earned it a distinguished reputation among wine enthusiasts worldwide. Notably, Produttori del Barbaresco is the only winery in the region that works exclusively with the Nebbiolo grape, allowing them to develop a deep understanding of the variety and its different expressions across their extensive vineyard holdings.