Monthly Archives: March 2014

Nebbiolo DOC

Mignanego’s Nebbiolo is produced in the prestigious Northern Italy’s Langhe wine-making region. This Piedmont DOC Nebbiolo is big and full-bodied with intense concentration and firm tannins. It is thought to derive its name from the Italian word nebbia which means “fog.” During harvest, which generally takes place late in October, a deep, intense fog sets into the Langhe region where Mignanego vineyards are located. Nebbiolo produces lightly colored red wines which can be highly tannic in youth with scents of tar and roses. As they age, the wines take on a characteristic brick-orange hue at the rim of the glass

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Mignanego: Gavi DOCG

Considered the finest DOCG white wine of the Piedmont region, Gavi comes from the southern hillside vineyards around the town of Gavi. Loved by such historical figures as Charles V and Napoleon Bonaparte, Gavi offers great fruit flavors with hints of steeliness and is exceptionally dry with great acidity. Gavi produced in the Mignanego Wineries distinguishes itself for its fine and delicate smell and pleasant harmonious taste. This wine pairs well with fish, shellfish and white meats and is a great alternative to Pinot Grigio.

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Barbera D’Asti DOCG

Italy’s most widely planted and adaptable grape, Barbera excels in the Asti region of Piedmont. Straightforward and easy-drinking, this DOCG wine typifies the Italian ideology that wine is meant to be consumed with meals and with a minimum of fuss and bother. Red fruits dominate this light-bodied wine, pairing well with the tomato-based sauces for which Italian food is famous. Enjoy this wine a few degrees cooler than heavier reds.

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