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Colline Novaresi DOC

by Le Piane · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationColline NovaresiDOC
TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo, Vespolina, Croatina, other red varieties
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for10–15 years
Bottled in0.75 l
FarmingNatural wine
Le PianePiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from the estate’s vineyards in Traversagna, Santuario and Montalbano.

Grapes

Nebbiolo is supplemented by small amounts of Vespolina, Croatina and other red varieties.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand in mid-October. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels, with regular pump-overs.

Ageing

The wine ages in oak barrels for two years.

Tasting profile

Rich and rounded.