"Oltre" Langhe Rosso DOC 2021

Oltre Langhe DOC by Pio Cesare represents a daring foray into the Piedmontese wine tradition. A wine that, while rooted in the terroir of the Langhe, opens up to new horizons with the addition of international grapes. Oltre, in fact, is the first non-monovarietal wine produced by the Pio Cesare family. The grapes come from a selection of estate vineyards, located in particularly suitable areas within the Langhe. Sun-kissed hills with limestone-clay soils and a temperate microclimate. Ideal characteristics for creating a wine of great complexity. The basic blend is particularly intriguing. Nebbiolo, an indigenous variety par excellence, gives structure and elegance to the wine. Barbera adds softness and fruit, while Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot complete the picture with spicy notes and a touch of internationality. After harvesting (by hand), the grapes are vinified separately in steel with maceration on the skins for about 20 days. The wine then matures for about 24 months in French oak barrels and partly in barriques. Over in the glass it is an intense ruby red colour with garnet reflections. The nose reveals a complex bouquet of ripe berries, sweet spices, vanilla and cocoa. In the mouth, however, it is full and enveloping, with velvety tannins and a lingering finish. Its structure and complexity make it ideal with red meat dishes, game and mature cheeses. Also try it with pasta dishes with meat sauce or mushroom risottos. For those who love tradition with a modern touch.