Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2024

Wine description for Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2024 by Olek Bondonio

Colour & appearance

Pale rust red with a transparent rim – classic Nebbiolo appearance, hinting at the wine’s elegance even in the glass.

Nose

Fine, cool, precise. Plum, rosehip and sour cherry remain understated, while black pepper, juniper and liquorice reveal the wine’s dark, spicy soul. Behind them: leather, undergrowth, a hint of pine needles – as if wandering through the hills of Piedmont. Stony, slightly smoky, with a balsamic depth that needs nothing loud.

Palate

Slender, racy, easy to drink. The tannins provide grip and contour, yet remain elegant and never harsh. The fruit steps back as spicy and earthy notes take over: pepper, juniper, undergrowth. The acidity ensures freshness and energy – the wine feels juicy, lively, almost weightless. Here, finesse counts, not power.

Finish

Bright, clear, long. The tannins dissolve slowly while the spicy minerality remains present. A finish that shows concentration without heaviness.

Terroir & origin

Olek Bondonio cultivates seven hectares in Barbaresco’s finest vineyard sites – Roncagliette, Starderi, Altavilla, Neive. His Cascina La Berchialla stands next door to Angelo Gaja. Certified organic since 2018, applying biodynamic principles in the vineyard. A family heritage reaching back to the co-founders of Produttori del Barbaresco.

Grape variety & vinification

Pure Nebbiolo – the grape variety that finds its greatest expressiveness in Piedmont. Bondonio, a former professional snowboarder, vinifies with an athlete’s precision and respect for 200 years of family history.

Food pairings

Ideal with Tajarin al Tartufo, Agnolotti del Plin, braised ox cheek or Risotto ai Funghi. Grilled lamb chops or Pecorino di Fossa are also wonderful matches.

Special features

A Nebbiolo that convinces through transparency and drinkability – no opulence, no heaviness, just clarity and energy. Bondonio does no marketing, has no tasting room, only a skateboard halfpipe in the cellar. The wines speak for themselves.