Principiano
The heart of the Prinicipiano estate is Serralunga d’Alba in Barolo, where the Principiano name can be traced back hundreds of years. Taking over from his father in the early 90s, Ferdinando Principiano was initially enthralled by the fashion for souped-up, point-scoring wines. However, he found after a few vintages that the wines lacked a sense of place and the longevity Barolo is known for.
Dolcetto 'Dosset'
Crunchy, fresh red cherry and plum flavours offset by refreshing acidity and dolcetto’s characteristic tannins. The nose is unbelievably pure. A real ‘glou glou’ wine.
Dosset is the local word for dolcetto, and it is a tribute to the old-fashioned farmer’s wine. At 10.5% alcohol, it is a reminder that the Langhe produces everyday wines too. No added sulphites.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Vino Rosso
VINTAGE: NV
STYLE: red
GRAPE: nebbiolo
FARMING: lutte raisonnée/in respect of nature
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: stainless steel
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 10.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Langhe Nebbiolo
Floral, crunchy yet ethereal aromas of classic nebbiolo. A delightful, raspberry- and rose petal-scented introduction to the nebbiolos of Principiano.
Made from fruit from Le Coste in Monforte, as well as some young vines in Serralunga’s famous Boscareto vineyard. A rare example of an unoaked nebbiolo.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
VINTAGE: 2023
STYLE: red
GRAPE: nebbiolo
FARMING: lutte raisonnée/in respect of nature
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: stainless steel
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Barolo di Serralunga
Generous and inviting notes of red cherry, plum, mint and tobacco all meld together, while the tannins are firm but ripe. Sweet floral and spice characters on the finish make this one of the most graceful Serralunga Barolos out there.
Made from young vines in Serralunga’s Boscareto vineyard and harvested late for an approachable, immediate style of Barolo.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Barolo di Serralunga DOCG
VINTAGE: 2021
STYLE: red
GRAPE: nebbiolo
FARMING: lutte raisonnée/in respect of nature
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: oak, bottle
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Barolo ‘Ravera di Monforte’
Planted with 80 year old vines of the rare michet clone, the wine is aged for 24 months in large oak barrels and 2 years in the bottle, creating a complex Barolo that also plays on drinkability. A wine with an intense bouquet and great structure, with enormous potential over time.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Barolo di Serralunga DOCG
VINTAGE: 2019
STYLE: red
GRAPE: nebbiolo
FARMING: lutte raisonnée/in respect of nature
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: oak, bottle
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 13%
CASE SIZE: 6