About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The organically farmed vineyard is located in the Bussia cru in Monforte d’Alba, at 270 metres above sea level. It has a south-westerly exposure and calcareous, loamy-sandy soils. The vines are 35 years old on average.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand into small crates during the first half of October. They are destemmed and gently pressed, then fermented and macerated in oak vats at a strictly controlled temperature for 15–30 days.
Ageing
The wine matures for 30 months in 15–30 hl French oak barrels, followed by at least 12 months in bottle in the winery’s cellars.
Tasting profile
Powerful, deep, rich and harmonious.
Vintage notes
Spring 2016 in Piedmont was unusually cool, delaying flowering. Summer was warm and dry; despite the lack of rain, the vines did not experience drought stress. A severe hailstorm struck in July, and gale-force winds reduced yields by up to 10%, but the growing season was otherwise exceptionally favourable. Fine weather continued before harvest, while pronounced differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures allowed Nebbiolo to ripen while retaining its delicate aromas. The resulting wines had excellent structure, balance and vivid aromatics.
