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2021 Lano Gianluigi, "Lanöt" Langhe Rosso
Gianluigi Lano took over his family’s modest estate in San Rocco Seno d’Elvio, a quiet corner of Barbaresco, in 1993, bottling his father’s grapes with a fierce commitment to place over production. From old vines rooted in calcareous clay and sand near the Rocche Massalupo cru, he crafts wines of piercing terroir expression, shunning modern tricks for concrete ferments and extended rests in ancient Slavonian botti. Certified organic since the mid-2010s, Lano’s 3-hectare farm yields tiny quantities of structured reds that age with grace, earning nods from local insiders who prize his dusty tannins and floral precision over flashier neighbors.
“Lanöt,” the estate’s Langhe Rosso flagship, channels this heritage into a Barbera-Freisa field blend from 30-50-year-old vines, vinified like the Barbaresco but released earlier for everyday reach. Born from Gianluigi’s conviction that serious structure needn’t demand a crus price tag, it balances ripe red fruits with earthy drive, reflecting Piedmont’s traditional soul in a bottle that punches far above its weight. Now in its third decade, Lanöt stands as proof of Lano’s patient mastery—wines held until ready, never rushed, embodying Barbaresco’s quiet rigor in accessible form.
Why You’ll Love It
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Elegant red fruit core of cherry and plum meets violet and truffle perfume, with savory tobacco grip that lingers.
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Medium-bodied structure and bright acidity make it table-ready now, yet built to evolve over 5-7 years.
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Organic Barbaresco DNA at Langhe pricing: true terroir value from a cult grower locals revere.
How to Serve It
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Decant 30-60 minutes or pull the cork 2 hours ahead to unfurl floral and earth notes.
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56-60°F in a medium tulip glass; pairs with mushroom risotto, lamb shoulder, or aged Pecorino.
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Cellar through 2028+ for added silk; drink by 2030 to catch peak harmony.
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