Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The fruit comes from the Valmaggiore wine-growing area in Piedmont’s Alba subregion.
Vinification
For the 2006 vintage, the grapes were harvested from 28 September to 6 October, with each day’s picking vinified separately. After destemming and crushing, the must was sealed under carbon dioxide and underwent a gentle, warm maceration for about one day. Alcoholic fermentation began 24–36 hours later in stainless-steel tanks and lasted 20 days. Malolactic fermentation took place over 25 days in French oak barrels previously used two or three times.
Ageing
The wine matured for 12 months in 500-litre French oak barrels, followed by nine months in bottle. It was bottled in December 2007.
Tasting profile
Elegant and approachable.
Label / history
Brothers Luciano and Luca have owned Luciano Sandrone since 1978, devoting themselves to winemaking and vineyard care.
