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SAN PONZIO Nebbiolo d'Alba Superiore DOC wine — Gianni Gagliardo winery — Dionysus

SAN PONZIO Nebbiolo d'Alba Superiore DOC

by Gianni Gagliardo · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationNebbiolo d’AlbaDOC
TypeRed
Grapes100% Nebbiolo
VineyardSan Ponzio vineyard, Monticello d’Alba in Roero
LinePoderi Gianni Gagliardo
Vintages2021 product release; scores shown for 2019, 2016 and 2015.
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for3–4 years
Bottled in0.375 l
Gianni GagliardoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The San Ponzio hill and vineyard lie in Monticello d’Alba, in Roero. Its predominantly sandy, calcareous soil also possesses notable structure.

Grapes

100% Nebbiolo.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in October and the bunches selected manually. Maceration lasts 10–15 days in stainless-steel vats.

Ageing

The wine matures for 18 months in a single 35-hectolitre cask.

Tasting profile

San Ponzio is distinguished by a rapid yet complex evolution in the glass.

Serving and pairing

Pair with first courses dressed with ragù, white meat, pork and soft cheeses. Ageing potential is 10 years.