Cogno
Anas-Cëtta Nascetta del Comune di Novello Langhe DOC
Anas-Cëtta, also known as Nascetta, is an autochthonous historical variety native to the Novello commune. Once highly popular in the 19th century, Nascetta is the only indigenous white grape variety from the Langhe region. Elvio Cogno is credited with saving this grape from extinction in the early 1990s, and his commitment to preserving its heritage has brought it back to prominence. What makes this wine unique is its rare, distinctive character—combining freshness, complexity, and a rich aromatic profile that reflects the terroir of Novello.
Vintage Factsheets
The vineyards for the Langhe Nascetta del Comune di Novello extend for about two hectares inside the Novello Commune. They are planted at around 350 m above sea level, both in the Western and Eastern sector of the commune. The soil is calcareous clay, rich in minerals that give the wine great savoriness and complexity.
- Region
- Piedmont
- Appellation
- Langhe DOC
- Sub-Appellation
- Nascetta del Comune di Novello
- Varietal Composition
- Nascetta
- Aging
- After de-stemming and pressing the Nascetta, vinification starts with the stabilization of the juice. Fermentation is 50% in stainless steel and 50% in 15 HL Slavonian oak barrels. The wine is aged for 6 months: 50% in stainless steel and 50% in 15 HL Slavonian oak barrels for about 4 months. Lysis lasts for 180 days.
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
A semi-aromatic grape, Nascetta has hints of sage, rosemary, a wazy texture and develops petrol notes with age.
Jeb Dunnuck
92 Points
2022
“Exuberant with aromas of broth and tropical, herbal, and saline notes. Medium-bodied, with a lovely waxy viscosity, it reveals elements of saline and fresh pineapple, without feeling bloated or heavy. It has an Alpine sensibility, with a light bitter almond note on the finish as well as lime blossom and citrus. This fresh white would work over a broad spectrum of food pairings and could be a sommelier’s secret weapon.”
— Audrey Frick, 2023
