About this wine
A more accessible expression of the estate's Nebbiolo philosophy, from a small parcel of vines over 60 years old in San Rocco Seno d'Elvio, Alba. Fermented naturally in concrete and aged a year in large Stockinger oak casks, it delivers the house's signature purity and tension in a lighter, earlier-drinking package: vivid red fruit wrapped in firm but approachable tannins, with a mineral edge.
The most approachable way into Cascina Luisin's Nebbiolo style — a great gateway before trying the estate's single-cru Barbarescos.
Sommelier's Note
"Don't mistake 'entry-level' for 'simple' — this is the same old-vine, native-yeast, concrete-and-large-oak philosophy the estate applies to its Barbarescos, just from a different address. It's the best-value way to taste how this producer thinks."
Food Pairings
Versatile with grilled sausages, mushroom pasta, or a simple roast chicken — a Nebbiolo you can open on a weeknight without waiting for a special occasion.
When to drink it
A casual dinner with friends, or an introduction to serious Nebbiolo
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $35-42 (approx. ¥5,500-6,500 at retail, reference conversion)
Terroir & Winemaking
Nebbiolo from a small parcel of vines averaging over 60 years old in San Rocco Seno d'Elvio, Alba (Langhe DOC). Naturally fermented in concrete and aged one year in large Stockinger oak casks before bottling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Langhe Nebbiolo Maggiur ready to drink young?
- Yes — it's made for earlier drinking than the estate's Barbaresco and Barolo bottlings, typically enjoyable within 2-5 years of the vintage, though it will hold a bit longer too.
- What does Maggiur taste like?
- Vivid red fruit — cherry and red currant — wrapped in firm but approachable tannins, with a lively mineral edge and good acidity.
- How is this different from the estate's Barbaresco wines?
- It comes from a different vineyard outside the Barbaresco appellation and is bottled as Langhe DOC rather than Barbaresco DOCG, resulting in a lighter, more immediately drinkable wine at a friendlier price.
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