Aurelio Settimo Langhe DOC Nebbiolo 2016

Description

Aurelio Settimo Langhe Nebbiolo is produced from the same grape, Nebbiolo, as Barolo and in a similar way except that it is not aged in oak.  It is still aged (in bottle) for 36 months before release which gives it complex flavours of cherries, chocolate and violet and a long, smooth finish. Ages further in bottle after release. If you are a fan of Barolo, give Aurelio Settimo Langhe Nebbiolo a try; it is nicknamed “baby Barolo” by winemaker, Tiziana Settimo. It is made from the same grape, Nebbiolo, though the grapes come from younger vineyards; yields are kept at the same levels as the Aurelio Settimo Barolo and there is a shorter maceration on the skins but the biggest difference is that it is not aged in oak.

This vintage of Aurelio Settimo Langhe Nebbiolo is drinking beautifully now. It is, as you would expect, like a Barolo but with slightly with less intense aromas and flavours including raspberries, ripe black cherries with a hint of violet and chocolate. As this wine is unoaked, the only tannins come from the grape itself and whilst tannins are naturally high in the Nebbiolo grape, good wine-making and age mean that they are well integrated (so not drying on the palate) and provide a good structure to this wine. Medium-bodied and really beautiful.