About this wine
A Langhe Nebbiolo named in honor of Maria Grazia Giacosa, the fourth-generation family member who runs the estate. Made from Nebbiolo grown in estate-owned vineyards next to the winery, it offers a broad, fruity bouquet of raspberry and redcurrant with a dry, full, structured, and mineral palate — a more approachable, earlier-drinking counterpart to the estate's Barbaresco crus.
The most approachable Nebbiolo in the range — a friendly introduction before stepping up to the estate's Barbaresco crus.
Sommelier's Note
"This is Nebbiolo without the wait — all the perfume and structure the variety is famous for, ready to drink years before the Barbarescos."
Food Pairings
Bright acidity and moderate tannin make this a flexible red for the table — try it with grilled sausage, veal scaloppine, or tomato-based pasta.
When to drink it
Casual dinners, everyday Nebbiolo drinking, introducing friends to the grape variety.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥5,500-7,000
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo from estate-owned vineyards adjacent to the winery in the Barbaresco commune. Vinified as Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, offering earlier drinkability than the estate's Barbaresco DOCG bottlings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Maria Grazia, for whom this wine is named?
- Maria Grazia Giacosa is the fourth-generation family member who manages every aspect of the estate's production alongside her son Luca.
- How does Langhe Nebbiolo differ from Barbaresco?
- Langhe Nebbiolo DOC has less restrictive aging requirements than Barbaresco DOCG, making it a fresher, more immediately approachable expression of the same grape variety.
- Is this wine ready to drink on release?
- Yes — unlike the estate's Barbaresco crus, Langhe Nebbiolo Maria Grazia is made for earlier drinking and doesn't require extended cellaring.
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