Wine at the Table
Langhe Nebbiolo
The short answer
Langhe Nebbiolo is a red Italian wine from Piedmont, made from Nebbiolo. It tastes rose, cherry and tar, lighter than barolo and pairs best with mushroom pasta, sausage and roast meats.
- Style
- Rose, cherry and tar, lighter than Barolo, Piedmont
- Glass
- Wide-bowl red wine glass at 60°F / 16°C
- Strength
- About 13.5–14% ABV
Where it comes from
Nebbiolo from the wider Langhe area, made to be drunk younger than Barolo or Barbaresco.
What you need
- Grape: Nebbiolo
- Region: Piedmont
- Style: Rose, cherry and tar, lighter than Barolo
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 60°F / 16°C. Most kitchens are too warm — 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: mushroom pasta, sausage and roast meats.
- 03
Larry's tip. Barolo's personality at a weeknight price.
Larry’s rule: Barolo's personality at a weeknight price.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Langhe Nebbiolo?
Langhe Nebbiolo pairs well with mushroom pasta, sausage and roast meats.
What grape is Langhe Nebbiolo made from?
Nebbiolo, grown in Piedmont.
What does Langhe Nebbiolo taste like?
Rose, cherry and tar, lighter than Barolo.
What temperature should Langhe Nebbiolo be served at?
About 60°F / 16°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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