Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: raspberry, currant, mint, spice

Palate: red fruit, round tannin

Vietti's Langhe Nebbiolo from declassified Barolo fruit: raspberry, currant, mint and spice with round, elegant tannins and a refined finish that drinks well young.

What it pairs with

  • Tajarin with ragu
    The wine's round tannin and red fruit carry the meat sauce.
  • Roast chicken
    Medium body suits poultry without overwhelming it.
  • Toma piemontese
    Mild cheese frames the raspberry and mint.

How to serve Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Tajarin with ragu, Roast chicken, Toma piemontese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Perbacco is Vietti's Langhe Nebbiolo, drawn largely from young vines in Barolo crus, made as an approachable, earlier-drinking introduction to the grape.

  1. 2000: Perbacco launched as Vietti's Langhe Nebbiolo

Facts

Producer
Vietti · visiting guide
Grapes
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification
Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 20 to 35 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 12 from vintage
First vintage
2000

Frequently asked about Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco

What does Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco taste like?

On the nose, raspberry, currant, mint, spice. On the palate, red fruit, round tannin. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Vietti's Langhe Nebbiolo from declassified Barolo fruit: raspberry, currant, mint and spice with round, elegant tannins and a refined finish that drinks well young.

When should I drink Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco?

Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco?

Tajarin with ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken and Toma piemontese. The wine's round tannin and red fruit carry the meat sauce.

What grapes are in Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco?

The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Langhe Nebbiolo DOC.

Tags

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