Nebbiolo Langhe DOC Vigna Granda

A Nebbiolo that needs no big words — and doesn't need them: The Vigna Granda from Ghiomo grows in the heart of the Langhe, in the immediate vicinity of the famous Barolo sites in Piedmont. It is marketed as a simple Langhe DOC, but behind this modest designation lies the entire characteristic depth of the grape variety.

Nebbiolo is not an easy grape: thin-skinned, acidity-driven, tannin-rich — and quickly edgy in the wrong hands. Ghiomo brings out a more accessible, lighter side from the Vigna Granda without diluting the varietal character. On the nose, the wine shows floral hints of violets and dried rose, plus lingonberry, fresh wild strawberry, and a hint of damp forest floor. The bouquet is light and precise — not a heavy block of fruit, but a fine, cool aroma, as one knows from well-situated Piedmont terroirs.

In the mouth, this impression is confirmed: lively, mouth-watering acidity, slightly astringent but not hard tannin with a spicy, clear finish. The wine has structure and bite without being tiring — exactly what makes it so suitable at the table.

It pairs with prosciutto crudo, a mushroom ragout with thyme and garlic, or a classic pizza funghi. It also cuts a fine figure with vitello tonnato or a risotto ai funghi porcini. Serving temperature: 16–18 °C.