Merk: Vini d'annata

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

GRAPE VARIETY
Nebbiolo 100% (Michet).

PRODUCTION AREA
Comune of Monforte d’Alba – subappellation Castelletto. Soil type here is called ‘Elveziano’ and is best described as marine deposits that have been pushed upwards to today’s altitudes, showing traces of fossils from the Miocene, lime, clay and sand. Very rich in minerals and live lime.

VINEYARD TRELLACING
Low Guyot system on hills with good inclines (40-50%) with south-est exposure.

YIELD PER HECTARE
45 hectolitres.

VINIFICATION
Soft pressing of the hand-harvested grapes with destalking, followed by fermentation in temperature controlled tanks at 30/32 degrees C (86/88 F).
The skins are macerated for 10 days and the wine is racked when fermentation has been completed.

MATURATION
After malolactic fermentation in december, the wine is poured in barrels. It is decanted once a year and after 24 months is poured in cement tanks and bottled in the following spring.

SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Garnet-red in color with ruby reflections. An intense odour with clean scents of roses, vanilla, roasted hazelnuts, licorice, tobacco and cinnamon. Fruity clean scents with strawberry and mulberry flavour.
A full, elegant and austere flavour with a good body and recurring olfactory sensations. The perfectly blended hints of fruits and wood are extremely appealing.

FOOD MATCHES
With its big structure, this wine is particulary adapted to main courses of red meats, braised dishes and game in general. An ideal accompainement for cheeses.

SERVING TEMPERATURE
18 degrees C.

CELLERAGE
It is recommended that the bottle be laid down in a cool, airy place protected from all sources of light and far from noises and vibrations.

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