Cascina Corte Langhe

Nebbiolo and amphorae? Curious…. Read on to discover a modern winemaking version of Nebbiolo

Cascina Corta Apmphorae 2016

Langhe, Piedmont

Cascina Corte is located in San Luigi, on the beautiful hills surrounding Dogliani.

Sandro Barosi & Amalia Battaglia restored this 17th century farm into a thriving organic winery and farm. The low yielding grapes which make up Langhe Nebbiolo Amphorae are cultivated in a plot in Monforte d'Alba, home of the noble and adored Nebbiolo.

Natural, natural and natural - fermentation, yeasts, unfiltered organic farmed, 12 months fermentation in barrels followed by 11 months in Tuscan terracotta amphorae and a further 2 months in the bottle.

Glistening garnet in the glass with the Nebbiolo character we love of cherry, rose petals and violets, wet earth, chalk and spice. Softness is the word that comes to mind for this wine - the fine supple tannins, the silky mouthfeel, and delicate yet noticeable flavors - the savory anise and black pepper, tar, cherry and raspberry, slight hints of tobacco and chocolate

Round and generous yet delicate in nature unlike the big bold Nebbiolo that may come to mind. The beauty of this wine is that it’s ready to drink now, no need to put it away and patiently wait. Such a cool wine, what can I say.