Autumn mist slowly rises through the hills of Barolo and Barbaresco, wrapping the slowly ripening grapes in an almost magical atmosphere. It is from this enchanting scenery that Piedmont’s flagship grape variety takes its name: Nebbiolo, celebrated here by Vite Colte in an appealing and contemporary expression. Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Sogni al Campo proves how the strength of a legendary terroir can be transformed into a warm, approachable and thoroughly modern wine, capable of winning you over from the very first sip. We are in the heart of the Langhe, a unique corner of Piedmont recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Here the soil is an ancient mosaic of calcareous clay marl, a demanding terrain that forces the vines to drive their roots deep in search of nourishment. The climate, characterised by significant temperature differences between day and night, allows the grapes to ripen slowly, concentrating sugars while preserving remarkable freshness. Vinification follows the traditional Piedmontese style, with an extended skin maceration lasting around 20 days at controlled temperature to extract maximum colour and the finest tannins. After malolactic fermentation, which softens the wine’s youthful edges, it is aged in barriques for 12 months. This maturation in small oak barrels is the true secret behind its remarkable smoothness. In the glass it shows a beautiful bright ruby red colour that gradually develops warm garnet hues with age. The nose is dominated by cherry jam, accompanied by ripe red berries and a delicate touch of vanilla from the oak ageing. On the palate it is full-bodied, warm and beautifully structured. Forget the youthful austerity often associated with Nebbiolo: here the tannins are soft and silky, gently caressing the palate. The finish is long and persistent, leaving behind a clean, delicately spicy impression that immediately invites another sip. At the table it calls for rich dishes capable of matching its structure. It pairs beautifully with classic veal stew with porcini mushrooms, where the richness of the meat is perfectly balanced by the wine’s refined tannic texture.