Gabriele Cordero 'Fuschia' Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy

Rose petal, wild strawberry, and tart cherry lift from the glass of 2022 Gabriele Cordero Fuschia 'Langhe' Nebbiolo with the kind of floral brightness that makes Nebbiolo feel instantly alive. Conceived as a more approachable and versatile expression of the variety, Fuschìa is built around drinkability and flexibility at the table, shaped by stainless-steel élevage and a small whole-cluster component that keeps the fruit vivid. It is a thoughtful expression of a young family project that treats tradition as a foundation, then refines it with clarity and restraint.

Product Details:

• Producer: Gabriele Cordero (Azienda Agricola Cordero Gabriele)
• Owner: Gabriele Cordero; Serena Cordero
• Winemaker: Serena Cordero
• Grape Variety: Nebbiolo
• Vintage: 2022
• ABV: 14%
• Harvest: Hand-harvested with strict cluster selection
• Vinification: Approximately 8% whole cluster inclusion with around 20 days of maceration
• Aging: Stainless steel maturation; spontaneous malolactic fermentation; minimum six months bottle aging prior to release
• Vineyard Notes: Young vines on predominantly sandy soils with south-west exposure
• Farming & Ethos: Quality-focused farming with emphasis on biodiversity; no formal certification stated

Sensory Description:

A luminous, medium ruby Nebbiolo that opens with rose, violet, and a bright spectrum of red fruit including wild strawberry, cherry, and pomegranate, accented by a subtle citrus-like lift. On the palate, the wine is energetic and fluid, prioritizing freshness and balance over density, while still delivering Nebbiolo’s hallmark fine-grained tannins and a lightly savory, mineral-tinged finish. In the context of the warm and dry 2022 growing season in Piedmont, this style reads as intentionally restrained and vibrant, using stainless-steel precision and careful extraction to preserve aromatic clarity and ease of drinking rather than pursuing power.

Producer’s Background:

Gabriele Cordero is a small, family-run estate founded in 2016, with siblings Gabriele and Serena Cordero building the project around a clear division of focus between vineyard and cellar. Their work is rooted in the sandy hills they farm and guided by an ethos centered on attentive viticulture, biodiversity, and hands-on decision-making. Winemaking favors clean, controlled fermentations and stainless steel aging to maintain freshness and varietal transparency. The Fuschìa cuvée in particular represents a deliberate reinterpretation of Nebbiolo, offering a style that values immediacy and versatility while remaining unmistakably true to the grape.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 16 to 18°C in a medium-bowled Nebbiolo or Pinot Noir glass to highlight the wine’s aromatic lift and fine tannin structure. This is a natural match for roasted poultry, pork, mushroom-driven pastas, charcuterie, and medium-aged cheeses, and it performs especially well alongside herb-forward or tomato-based dishes where its acidity and floral notes bring balance.