GRAPE: 100% Nebbiolo
VINEYARD: Monforte d’Alba,
SOIL CHARACTERISTICS: Marbley, clay-like chalk, of a bluish-grey colour.
HARVEST PERIOD:
hand-picked in October when the grapes a very ripe.
NO ARTIFICIAL IRRIGATION
WINESFICATION:
Starts with a soft pressing of the grapes to preserve its characteristics, the lengthy maceration process lasts for 20 days in order to extract the elements necessary for long aging; the temperature is carefully controlled
AGEING:
Maturation is carried out in large Slavonian oak barrels for 30/36 months. During the August of the third year following harvest, the wine is placed in bottles which are laid down and is refined for at least 6 months.
The wine is ready for the market in the February of the fourth year following harvest.
hand-picked in October when the grapes a very ripe.
NO ARTIFICIAL IRRIGATION
WINESFICATION:
Starts with a soft pressing of the grapes to preserve its characteristics, the lengthy maceration process lasts for 20 days in order to extract the elements necessary for long aging; the temperature is carefully controlled
AGEING:
Maturation is carried out in large Slavonian oak barrels for 30/36 months. During the August of the third year following harvest, the wine is placed in bottles which are laid down and is refined for at least 6 months.
The wine is ready for the market in the February of the fourth year following harvest.
COLOUR:
Pomegranate red, full and flawless, in time acquires delicate orange reflections.
BOUQUET:
Fruity and spicy, with hints of raspberry and strawberry jam, slight hints of vanilla, cocoa and cinnamon.
FLAVOUR:
Dry, warm, harmonious, wine of great structure and aromatic persistence (ELEGANT)
ABV:
14 %vol.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Dishes rich in flavour, roasts, game and strong cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
18 °C
Pomegranate red, full and flawless, in time acquires delicate orange reflections.
BOUQUET:
Fruity and spicy, with hints of raspberry and strawberry jam, slight hints of vanilla, cocoa and cinnamon.
FLAVOUR:
Dry, warm, harmonious, wine of great structure and aromatic persistence (ELEGANT)
ABV:
14 %vol.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Dishes rich in flavour, roasts, game and strong cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
18 °C
