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Le Pernici Monferrato Rosso DOC wine — Broglia winery — Dionysus

Le Pernici Monferrato Rosso DOC

by Broglia · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationMonferratoDOC
TypeRed
GrapesDolcetto, Merlot, Barbera
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyLight-bodied
Serve at14–16 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
BrogliaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Dolcetto comes from old, south-facing vineyards planted between 1953 and 1955 at 300 m above sea level. The soils are clay and marl.

Vinification

A dedicated winemaking process preserves the range of flavours associated with grapes from the Gavi area. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature.

Ageing

The wine ages in steel tanks.

Tasting profile

The nose offers a varied floral character.

Label / history

Produced in small quantities, “Le Pernici” is the only red wine made by La Meirana.