Riesling Era e Ora Langhe DOC - Giacomo Borgogno

The Riesling Era e Ora Langhe Barolo from the wine-growing region of Piedmont presents itself in the glass with a brilliant light yellow color. If you give it some air in the glass by swirling, you can perceive a first-class balance in this white wine, as it does not appear watery, nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the glass walls. The bouquet of this white wine from Piedmont seduces with hints of apricot, peach and jasmine. If we pursue the aromas further, mineral notes join in.

On the palate, the Riesling Era e Ora Langhe Barolo from Giacomo Borgogno opens wonderfully aromatic, fruit-driven and balanced. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced white wine presents itself as wonderfully light. In the finish, this youthful wine from the Piedmont wine-growing region finally delights with considerable length. Once again, hints of apricot and jasmine appear.

Vinification of the Giacomo Borgogno Riesling Era e Ora Langhe Barolo

This white wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Riesling. Only the best grape material was used for this exceptionally well-balanced single-varietal wine from Giacomo Borgogno. Naturally, the Riesling Era e Ora Langhe Barolo is shaped by more than just the Barolo DOCG soil. In the best sense of the word, this Italian can be described as an Old World wine that presents itself in an extraordinarily impressive way. After hand-picking, the grapes are quickly brought to the winery. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the wine is aged for several months on the fine lees before it is finally bottled.

Food recommendation for the Riesling Era e Ora Langhe Barolo from Giacomo Borgogno

This Italian should ideally be enjoyed moderately chilled at 11 - 13°C. It is the perfect accompaniment to omelette with salmon and fennel, coconut-lime fish curry or fried trout with ginger and pear.

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