From: Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
Varietal: Nebbiolo
Taste: The wine showcases a vivid garnet red color that evolves to a hint of orange as it ages. You'll find aromas of violet and rose hip on the nose, complemented by intoxicating notes of spices, licorice, jam, and a touch of powder. On the palate, it's dry and sophisticated with pleasing, smooth tannins, offering an elegant and muscular texture that reveals great complexity.
Pairing: The Producers suggest these classic pairings: “Game is suggested to fully enjoy its purity: the classic pairing par excellence is civet of wild boar. Duck ragoût with tagliatelle? Would you like some cheese? Castelmagno and aged Grana Padano.”
They also have an unusual pairing idea: “We invite you to try a licorice-infused steak with Tropea onions. Experiment and pair it instead with a dessert: a rose cake or a zabaglione al Barbaresco.”
Dishes like braised rabbit, wild boar, or duck breast enhance the wine's depth and aromatic profile. The earthy flavors of mushrooms (think mushroom risotto!) complement the wine's spicy and floral notes. Anything with truffles, such as truffle pasta or truffle-infused dishes, pairs wonderfully with Nebbiolo's aromatic complexity. Try Classic Italian dishes like osso buco, lasagna, or rich pasta with meat sauce that matches the wine's structure and elegance well.
Mushroom Ragoût
By Martha Rose Shulman
About:Adriano Marco e Vittorio winery is in the Langhe region of Piedmont, Italy, celebrated for its prestigious vineyards and exceptional wines. The winery was founded in 1994 by brothers Marco and Vittorio Adriano, who inherited their passion for winemaking from their father, Aldo. Their estate spans over 30 hectares of prime vineyard land, dedicated to producing a range of wines that capture the essence of the Langhe terroir.
The Langhe region is characterized by its rolling hills, rich calcareous-clay soils, and a favorable microclimate with warm summers and cool winters, creating ideal conditions for cultivating traditional Piedmont grape varieties such as Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto. This terroir imparts a unique complexity and elegance to the wines Adriano Marco e Vittorio produced.
