Langhe Nebbiolo DOC is a classification for wine produced in the Langhe area in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. Langhe Nebbiolo DOC requires the following:
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Grape varieties: The wine must be produced primarily from Nebbiolo grapes and must contain up to 5% of other grape varieties.
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Geographical area: The wine must be produced in the Langhe area.
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Vinification: The wine must be made from harvested grapes that are ripe and healthy. They must be fermented and matured in wooden barrels, typically oak, for a period of at least one year before being bottled and marketed.
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Alcohol content: The wine must have an alcohol content of at least 12.5%.
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Taste: The wine should have a red color with ruby or garnet shades, an intense aroma of cherries, roses, wood and dried fruits, and a dense, full-bodied taste with harmonious tannins and a long aftertaste.
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Analysis: The wine must meet specific requirements for sweetness, acidity and tannins, and it must be analyzed by a certified laboratory to ensure that it meets the requirements.
By complying with these requirements, wine producers can obtain the Langhe Nebbiolo DOC classification and thus recognition for their high quality product.
