Nascetta
The Langhe's Forgotten White
Nascetta is grown in Langhe, Novello and Piedmont.
3regions it is known for
2other names
- Tastes of
- chamomile, white flowers, citrus and almond
- Goes with
- piedmontese antipasti, bagna cauda and fresh pasta with butter
- Also called
- Anascetta, Nas-cëtta
The story
Nascetta was Langhe's historic white before Chardonnay and Arneis took over. Elvio Cogno led the revival in the 2000s, proving Nascetta could produce complex, age-worthy whites from Barolo country.
Insider story
Nascetta grows in the same hills as Nebbiolo for Barolo.
The grape nearly disappeared—only a few old vines survived.
Cogno's version ages beautifully.
Technical deep dive
Medium-bodied whites with chamomile and citrus notes.
Moderate acidity, subtle texture.
Ages 5-10 years in good vintages.
Industry secrets
Nascetta is Barolo country's answer to 'what white wine?'
The best examples rival quality Arneis at lower prices.
For collectors
Investment grade C+
- Auction records
- No auction market yet
- Blue-chip producers
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- Elvio Cogno
- Le Strette
- Cascina Chicco
- Value picks
- Langhe Nascetta DOC ($18-30)
- Price trend
- Slowly rising. Still value.
- Collector’s tip
- Try Cogno's for benchmark quality.