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Red

Piane

by Le Piane · Piedmont, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo, Vespolina, Croatina, other red varieties
Alcohol13.0%
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 are grown in the estate’s vineyards in Traversagne, 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, then fermented in stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels with regular pump-overs.

Ageing

The wine matures for two years in oak barrels.

Tasting profile

Rich and rounded.