Fletcher Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2023

100% Nebbiolo from two different zones. Barbaresco & Alba. 100% destemmed. Open ferment, very little plunging, every 2 to 3 days. No post ferment soak. Old wood. 300ltr hogs head. Elevage for 12 to 14 months.

Why the change Nebbiolo d’Alba to Langhe?

“The Langhe Nebbiolo has evolved a little bit from what it was originally. It used to be 100% Roero fruit and called Nebbiolo d’Alba because that’s the zoning there. The past few years I’ve been incorporating/blending with fruit from young Barbaresco vineyards that’s essentially changed the name to Langhe Nebbiolo because  you can’t call it Nebbiolo d’Alba if you’re getting fruit in the Barbaresco zone” – David Fletcher

Winemaking + blend of zones

“The differing parcels go into open top fermenters that post ferment go to old wood for between 12 and 14 months aging. This vintage is now sourced 100% from the Barbaresco and Alba regions. It is 50% from our vineyards and 50% from two growers we work closely with based in Roncagliette (Barbaresco) and Serragrilli (Neive)” – David Fletcher

“This is a lovely wine. Red cherry, liquorice, a dried rose perfume, a smattering of dried herb and orange peel. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and lively, a light stony/sandy grip to tannin, a juicy strawberry and cherry flavour, a light blood orange flavour on a spicy finish of excellent length. So nicely done, and so good to drink. Recommended.” – 93 pts – Gary Walsh – Wine Front