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Langhe Rosso Ultimi Grappoli 2015

RICH FULL BODIED RED

Langhe is a territorial Denomination which includes 54 communes of the Langhe and the Roero geographical areas. This denomination allows the winemaker to make single variety wines or blends with indigenous grapes as well as international varieties (i.e. Chardonnay or Cabernet). From the same vineyards of Nebbiolo, for instance, a winemaker can source grapes for both his Barolo and his Langhe wine. Compared to the other stricter Denomination of the Langhe region (i.e. Barolo or Barbaresco), the Langhe Denomination gives a certain degree of freedom to the winemaker in terms of type of grapes that can be used, vineyards location and wine making techniques. This is therefore a Denomination that has greatly stimulated the imagination of the Langhe winemakers including Giorgio’s and Giovanni’s Viberti at Cascina Ballarin.

It all started with an experiment at Cascina Ballarin. Over twenty years ago, during the harvest Giorgio and Giovanni decided to let the grapes of a few row of vines of their Nebbiolo and Barbera over-mature for extra few days reaching an high degree of sugar and concentration of the juice. “Ultimi Grappoli” in English translates as lust clusters; they are indeed the last grapes harvested in the season. After several vintages, this wine is now one of the most appreciated of the estate, with a remarkable fruity and rich palate.