Anas-Cëtta is an autochthonous historical variety specifically from Novello commune. Very popular in the 19th century, Nascetta is the only indigenous white variety from Langhe and Elvio Cogno is responsible for saving the grape from extinction in the early 1990s.
Anas-Cëtta is an autochthonous historical variety specifically from Novello commune. Very popular in the 19th century, Nascetta is the only indigenous white variety from Langhe and Elvio Cogo is responsible for saving the grape from extinction in the early 1990s.
Vineyard Profile
The vineyards for the Langhe Nascetta del Comune di Novello extend for about two hectares inside the Novello Commune. They are planted at around 350 m above sea level, both in the Western and Eastern sector of the commune. The soil is calcareous clay, rich in minerals that give the wine great savoriness and complexity.
Appellation: Nascettta del Comune di Novello Langhe DOC
Location: Piedmont
Viticulture: Sustainable
Vine Age: 20 and 7 years
Soil: Calcareous clay
Exposure: East and West
Density: 4,000 vines/hectare
Vintage Report
The 2023 season started with a lack of water, but around April 20th, regular and uniform rain began. Unstable weather and cooler temperatures continued until early July. The second part of the summer had warm days and stable weather. In September, the grapes benefited from optimal conditions. Overall, the 2023 season led to excellent growth and optimal phenolic ripeness of the grapes.
Vinification
After de-stemming and pressing, vinification starts with the stabilization of the juice. Fermentation is 50% in stainless steel and 50% in 15 HL Slavonian oak barrels. The wine is aged for 6 months: 50% in stainless steel and 50% in 15 HL Slavonian oak barrels for about 4 months. Lysis lasts for 180 days.
Aging: 6 months in stainless steel – 50% in 15 HL Slavonian oak barrels for 4 months
Technical Information
Varietal Composition: 100% Nascetta di Novello
Alcohol: 13%
TA: 5.74 g/L
RS: 0.62 g/L
Tasting Notes
The 2023 Langhe Nascetta Del Comune Di Novello Anascëtta bursts with aromas. Floral notes come first, followed by citrus, ginger, sage, and pear, with a hint of mineral notes at the end. Despite 2023 being a warm season, the wine has great crispness and typical savoriness, balancing the sip. The finish is very persistent.
