Cogno
Montegrilli Nebbiolo Langhe DOC
Nebbiolo has always been one of the most beautiful grapes of the Langhe, able to express new nuances and emotions to those who cultivate and vinify it with respect. It is a meaningful gift and great ambassador of its land of origins. Montegrilli is born in the vineyards with the goal of becoming a genuine and focused wine, able to show the true personality of Nebbiolo grape. With this in mind, we produce a wine without any aging in wood in order to differentiate it clearly from Barolo, creating a product with great immediacy, freshness and drinkability.
The vineyards for the Langhe Nebbiolo Montegrilli are located in Novello commune and extend for 1.4 hectare. Vines are trained with Guyot system and the soil is richer in sand, favoring the production of a juicy, fruity and easy drinking Nebbiolo.
- Region
- Piedmont
- Appellation
- Langhe DOC
- Varietal Composition
- Nebbiolo
- Aging
- 8 months in stainless steel.
- Alcohol
- 14%
The Langhe Nebbiolo Montegrilli is born from a precise harvest choice, with the aim of showcasing the purest and most approachable expression of the Nebbiolo grape. It is fresh and vibrant, with herbal notes intertwined with crisp strawberry and raspberry aromas, accompanied by a delicate hint of white pepper. The palate is fresh, lively and juicy, with tannins that are present yet well integrated. It is a crystalline, bright wine with a clear sense of balance that enhances its drinkability.
Decanter
92 Points
2023
"Valter Fissore is definitely not trying to make a ‘Barolino’ (little Barolo) and this 2023 is must-buy value. Lively scents of spicy raspberry, orange blossom and nutmeg beg a sip. The palate is streamlined, with grenadine and sumac berry crunch. Light, snappy tannins play well with mouthwatering crispness. Simply delicious! Montegrilli hails from a two-hectare site with light sandy soil just outside the denomination. Skin contact is a brief four to five days, with some carbonic maceration followed by a short stint in stainless steel."
— Michaela Morris, 2024
Jeb Dunnuck
90 Points
2023
"Another brightly styled offering from Cogno, the 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo Montegrilli has a bright red hue and lifts with fragrant aromas of wild strawberries, white pepper, and fresh flowers. Medium-bodied, refreshing, crispy, and versatile, it’s a highly charming and lively wine to drink more immediately and even over the summer months with a light chill. It was also raised without the use of oak and included 30% whole clusters in stainless steel tanks, adding spicy lift to the wine’s character."
— Audrey Frick, 2025
