About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
Perno is situated in the municipality of Monforte d’Alba at 395 m above sea level, with a southern exposure. The vineyard was planted in 1980 at 4,200 vines per hectare. The vines are trellised and Guyot-pruned.
The geological formation consists of S. Agata fossil marls: grey-blue marls with varying amounts of sand and local sandy-conglomeratic intercalations. The hillside soil is a fine, calcareous Typic Ustorthent. Grape yield is 8,000 kg/ha, corresponding to a wine yield of 5,200 L/ha.
Grapes
100% Nebbiolo from the Barolo DOCG area.
Vinification
The late-ripening Nebbiolo is harvested between late September and the first ten days of October. The grapes are destemmed and crushed, then transferred to temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration last at least one week at 28–30°C. After racking, the wine remains on its lees for at least two months at 20–22°C while malolactic fermentation is completed.
Ageing
Maturation lasts approximately 38 months and is partly conducted in wooden barrels. The wine is bottled three years after harvest and undergoes further cellar storage before release.
Tasting profile
Garnet red with orange reflections. The bouquet is intense, combining wood, ripe fruit and spice. The palate is full and persistent, with austere tannins that remain neither bitter nor excessively drying. Its elegance and longevity are associated with the vineyard’s exposure, climate and soil.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 18°C with meat, roasted meat and savoury cheese.
