Bava
Langhe Nebbiolo 2024
| Denomination | DOC Langhe Nebbiolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Maturation in steel tanks with malolactic fermentation; ageing in used barriques and subsequent bottle ageing until the following spring. |
- Origin: 100% Nebbiolo, Langhe DOC, still red wine from Piedmont
- Aroma and taste: notes of cherry, small red fruits, violet, spices and vanilla; dry taste
- Vinification: 15 days in oak, malolactic fermentation in steel for one year
- Ageing: matured in used barriques and in bottle, bottled in spring
- Pairings: decant for one hour, serve at 14-18°C with grilled meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bava Langhe Nebbiolo best expresses the structure and elegance of the Nebbiolo grape variety. It displays a lively ruby colour and a bouquet of cherry, small red fruits and violet, enriched by delicate spicy notes and hints of vanilla. On the palate, it is dry, savoury and full-bodied, with a harmonious balance between smoothness and a texture of rounded tannins. The persistent finish makes it ideal for pairing with grilled meats, game and mature cheeses. It is recommended to decant it an hour before serving and enjoy it at a temperature between 14 and 18°C.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the Scarrone cru in Castiglione Falletto, located in the heart of the Barolo area in Piedmont. The Bava winery's vineyards are situated at three hundred metres above sea level on clay-limestone soil rich in white marl alternating with sand. The south-east orientation ensures optimal exposure to the morning sun, guaranteeing regular and consistent ripening of the bunches. This territorial vocation translates into a defined and long-lived flavour profile, in perfect harmony with the identity of the Langhe.
How it is produced
The harvest is done by hand. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in large untreated French oak barrels, accompanied by manual punching down to encourage the extraction of colour and tannins. This is followed by malolactic fermentation in steel tanks, while subsequent maturation in barrels adds complexity to the structure, preserving the integrity of the Nebbiolo grape. The process concludes in spring with bottling and a final ageing period, necessary to achieve perfect balance before release.
History and Curiosities
With a family history dating back to the seventeenth century, the Bava winery brings six generations of passion to the glass. This elegant Langhe Nebbiolo is born in the prestigious Scarrone cru in Castiglione Falletto. The grapes, grown on a prized clay-limestone soil rich in white marl, are carefully hand-picked in small baskets. The meticulous artisanal care results in a profound wine, enhanced by rounded tannins and enticing notes of cherry, violet and spices. An authentic expression with a long finish, celebrating the great Piedmontese tradition.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1911
- Oenologist: Giulio Bava
- Bottles produced: 390.000
- Hectares: 50
More than 115 years and six generations have passed since that first harvest. Over time, the finest Bava Barberas have earned recognition in many countries thanks to the consistently high quality of the estate’s production.
Today the winery is led by Piero Bava, grandson of the founder and widely regarded as one of the "Patriarchs of Barbera." Piero carries on the family tradition together with his sons Roberto, Giulio and Paolo, and his grandchildren Francesca and Giorgio: three generations working side by side to offer, across 55 markets worldwide, wines that speak of Piedmont, authenticity and deep respect for the land.
Dozens of menus created by Roberto Bava for the legendary Bava Dinners — gastronomic events held across all five continents — now hang on the winery walls, bearing witness to the creativity and long, vibrant history of the Bava family. Read more
| Name | Bava Langhe Nebbiolo 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Langhe DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Bava |
| Story | History and Curiosities With a family history dating back to the seventeenth century, the Bava winery brings six generations of passion to the glass. This elegant Langhe Nebbiolo is born in the prestigious Scarrone cru in Castiglione Falletto. The grapes, grown on a prized clay-limestone soil rich in white marl, are carefully hand-picked in small baskets. The meticulous artisanal care results in a profound wine, enhanced by rounded tannins and enticing notes of cherry, violet and spices. An authentic expression with a long finish, celebrating the great Piedmontese tradition. |
| Origin | Vineyard in the Scarrone cru in Castiglione Falletto (Langhe, Barolo area), Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Clay-limestone soil (white limestone and clay) |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Fermentation | Approximately 15 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in untreated 53 hl French oak vats for about 15 days with manual punching down; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for about a year; ageing in used barriques followed by further ageing in bottle; bottling in spring. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in untreated 53 hl French oak vats (about 15 days) with manual punching down; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for about a year; ageing in used barriques followed by further ageing in bottle; bottling in spring. |
| Aging | Maturation in steel tanks with malolactic fermentation; ageing in used barriques and subsequent bottle ageing until the following spring. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |