Variety

White

Nascetta

Also known as: Nas-cëtta

The Langhe's rediscovered white (Novello) – sage, citrus and honey, with surprising ageing potential. Almost gone around 1990.

Taste profile

Six axes — acidity, sweetness, body, tannin, aroma intensity and depth — on a 0–5 scale, based on typical style. Real wines vary by region and producer.

SageCitrusHoneyRosemaryMinerality
AcidityAromaDepthBodyTanninSweet

Typical aromas — Nascetta

These 5 aromas typically define Nascetta. Actual taste experience varies by region and style.

Sage

Citrus

Honey

Rosemary

Minerality

Nascetta aroma families

These aroma categories are characteristic of Nascetta. Other varieties have different focuses.

Fruit

Fruit aromas are the most common and come directly from the grape, ranging from citrus through stone fruit to black berries.

Herbs & Plants

Herbal aromas can be finely aromatic (sage) or grassy – a stylistic feature in some varieties, ripeness indicator in others.

Mineral

Mineral notes are considered terroir-typical, emerging from soil, acidity and pH.

Key regions

Nascetta is grown in the following regions of our atlas. Click to see wineries.

Wineries with Nascetta

1 curated profiles in our atlas grow Nascetta.

1 wineries