About this wine
Cascina Bruciata's entry-level Nebbiolo, also grown on the Rio Sordo cru but declassified to Langhe DOC and vinified without oak for a fresher, more immediate style. After soft pressing, spontaneous fermentation and roughly 12 days of skin maceration, the wine completes malolactic fermentation and ages only briefly in stainless steel before bottling — preserving bright rose, strawberry and violet aromatics and soft, well-integrated tannins.
The easiest way to taste Rio Sordo's terroir on a weeknight budget — fresh, aromatic, and free of heavy oak or tannin.
Sommelier's Note
"Don't mistake 'entry-level' for simple — Usignolo shows exactly what Rio Sordo fruit tastes like before oak gets involved, which makes it one of the most honest Nebbiolos on the market."
Food Pairings
Versatile with second courses, aged cheeses, Piedmontese bagna cauda, grilled red meats, and game — an easy, food-friendly Nebbiolo for everyday meals.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners, casual gatherings, an easy introduction to Nebbiolo
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price Range
- $28-35
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Nebbiolo from the Rio Sordo cru, declassified to Langhe Nebbiolo DOC. Soft pressing, spontaneous fermentation at approximately 28°C with roughly 12 days of skin maceration, spontaneous malolactic fermentation, then a short aging period in stainless steel before bottling (unoaked). Certified organic farming (since 2015).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Usignolo taste like?
- It offers bright aromas of rose, strawberry, and violet, with an elegant, full palate and delicately harmonized tannins — softer and fresher than a typical Barbaresco.
- Is this wine aged in oak?
- No, Usignolo is aged only briefly in stainless steel, which preserves its fresh fruit and floral aromatics rather than adding oak spice.
- How is Langhe Nebbiolo different from Barbaresco?
- Both use 100% Nebbiolo, but Langhe Nebbiolo DOC has looser aging requirements and is typically made in a fresher, earlier-drinking style, while Barbaresco DOCG requires longer aging and stricter yields.
- What food should I pair it with?
- It pairs well with second courses, aged cheeses, bagna cauda, grilled red meats, and game, and is versatile enough for everyday meals.
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