2023 Elio Sandri - Langhe Nebbiolo DOC (750ml)
Hand-harvested during cool nights and fermented entirely in cement tanks, the 2023 Elio Sandri Langhe DOC captures the restrained purity of Nebbiolo grown beneath forest canopies on Monforte d’Alba’s upper Cascina Disa slopes. Fermented naturally and aged for one year inside a solitary 25-hectoliter Slavonian oak cask, this wine avoids new wood entirely to preserve varietal transparency. The Sandri family has cultivated these higher-altitude vines since 1965, relying on minimal intervention so the cooler climate yields tart, structured fruit rather than overt power.
The perfume reveals crushed rosehips and a stony mineral baseline before branching into fresh raspberry and wild cherry. Tannins arrive firmly structured yet smooth on the mid-palate, delivering a lean, savory silhouette that finishes with lingering salted bergamot.
Suggested Food Pairings
- Braised lamb, roasted beef, and game meats
- Truffle-dressed pasta and slow-braised risottos
- Aged Piedmontese cheeses
Designed for both immediate enjoyment and steady cellaring, this Langhe bottling benefits from two hours in the decanter to unlock its primary aromatics. Keep bottles stored away from light and temperature spikes, and enjoy progressively through 2033.