750ml
Musso Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
Musso Langhe Nebbiolo is made from grapes grown in vineyards in the locality of Ronchi, in the municipality of Barbaresco, where the limestone and clay soils are east facing, namely the “sorì” (top of the hill) in the morning, offer an elegant and pleasing wine.
Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo
Appellation: Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
Production Zone: Ronchi in commune of Barbaresco, Piedmont; altitude 230-260 mt a.s.l.
Soil: mainly limestone and frequent intersections of clay
Vinification: Hand harvested. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with 12 days maceration with periodic cap pump over
Maturation: 8 months 50hl Slavonian oak barrels then with further refinement in bottle for 6 months before release
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
- Intact garnet red color with good intensity and beautiful hues; fruity scents such as raspberry and red fruit jam with spices reminiscent of cinnamon and green pepper; the taste is rich, dry, persistent, beautiful personality and pleasant tannins.
- Langhe Nebbiolo, with its remarkable versatility, could accompany the whole meal. But, in practice, it prefers meat dishes with good structure; salame cotto, pasta with meat sauce, roasted or grilled red meats and medium-aged cheeses.
Winery Profile
- The Musso Family has been in Barbaresco for over 300 years: Giacomo Filippo Musso was the original Mayor of the town in 1698! The winery was established with a tiny 1.5ha plot of Nebbiolo in the locality of Cavanna by Sebastiano Musso in 1929. He was 23
- 80,000 bottles of wine per year on average. The Nebbiolo grape accounts for about 50% of total vineyard area (Barbaresco, and Langhe Nebbiolo DOC). The remainder is divided among five other varieties: Barbera d’ Alba DOC, Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Langhe Freisa DOC, Langhe Chardonnay DOC, and Roero Arneis DOCG.
- The winery is run by three generation together: Valter (father), Emanuele (son) and Luca (grandson). They own 10 ha in the most prestigious vineyard sites of Barbaresco: Pora, Rio Sordo, Ronchi and Cavanna.