About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
Botonero is made from Nebbiolo grown in terraced vineyards across the Alpi Retiche IGT area in the province of Sondrio. The vineyards face south and lie between 300 and 700 metres above sea level. Their soils are predominantly sandy and of morainic origin. The vines are trained using the Guyot system.
Grapes
100% Nebbiolo.
Vinification
Following gentle destemming, the grapes are lightly crushed and transferred to stainless-steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation. Skin maceration lasts six days.
Ageing
The wine continues to mature in stainless steel for several months. Its production and maturation involve no wood.
Technical data
The 2023 vintage has 13.5% alcohol. Harvest began on 2 October. Production amounted to 48,000 bottles, offered in 0.5 L, 0.75 L and 1.5 L formats. The wine was produced in a winery holding environmental-sustainability certification.
Tasting profile
A medium-bodied red defined by directness and Alpine freshness.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 16 °C.
