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Langhe Rosso Rossoluna DOC

by Alessandria · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationLangheDOC
TypeRed
GrapesBlend of indigenous grape varieties; proportions and varieties are not specified
VineyardCampasso and Neiane vineyards in Verduno
AlessandriaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The blend draws on the east-facing Campasso vineyard at 250–350 m and west-facing Neiane at 330–400 m, both in Verduno. Together the parcels cover approximately 0.4 hectares. Their soils consist of limestone and silt. The Guyot-trained vines average about 20 years of age and are planted at approximately 4,500 vines per hectare.

Grapes

A blend of indigenous grape varieties. The individual varieties and their proportions are not specified.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand in October. Fermentation and maceration take place in stainless-steel tanks for 10–12 days at 29–31 °C.

Ageing

Rossoluna is the estate’s only wine aged exclusively in 500 L tonneaux. It spends 12–14 months in French-oak tonneaux, followed by 2–3 months in stainless steel and at least 2–3 months in bottle. Bottling occurs in spring of the second year after harvest.

Tasting profile

The wine is distinguished by its depth of color and a complex aromatic profile combining fruit and spice.

Label / history

Rossoluna is the estate’s only blended wine. Its first production year was 1999.