Nebbiolo 'Usignolo' Cascina Bruciata 2023
The Nebbiolo 'Usignolo' from Cascina Bruciata is a perfect representation of the versatility of the noble grape of the Langhe, capable of producing both intense and austere wines, as well as fresh expressions ready to drink immediately. The floral notes, combined with hints of red fruit, decisively highlight the freshness of this 'Usignolo', a distinctive trait on the palate as well. The sip is warm and savory, outlining an excellent balance and the gastronomic vocation of this wine: to be tried with cheese and cold cuts platters or with the typical 'bagna cauda'
The Langhe Nebbiolo 'Usignolo' from Cascina Bruciata is a bottle with a savory and balanced taste that, thanks to the entirely steel processing, manages to express the more accessible and youthful side of Nebbiolo. In fact, the idea behind the production of this wine is to offer a fragrant and unpretentious expression of the most prestigious Piedmontese grape variety, linked for almost 150 years to the tradition of the Langhe reality of Cascina Bruciata.
The Nebbiolo from the Langhe Cascina Bruciata 'Usignolo' is produced with pure Nebbiolo grapes grown in soils with high sand and limestone content, located at an altitude of about 300 meters above sea level. After harvesting, the bunches undergo the destemming-crushing operation, followed by the alcoholic fermentation of the must in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with about 12 days of maceration on the skins. Also in steel, the complete malolactic fermentation takes place, followed by a maturation period of several months before the finalbottling.
To the eye, the Langhe Nebbiolo Cascina Bruciata 'Usignolo' expresses a light ruby red color with slight garnet reflections. The nose offers fragrant fruity and floral sensations of cherry, violet, and rose petals, complemented by pleasant spicy hints of star anise. Warm and soft sip, savory and full-bodied, supported by good freshness and an intense yet fine tannic structure. The finish, balanced, recalls the perceptions of red fruits and flowers sensed on the nose. Due to its fresh and balanced taste, this Nebbiolo shows excellent versatility in food-wine pairing, being able to accompany various foods such as medium-aged cheeses and cured meats, flavorful first courses of land, or dishes based on white and red meats.