About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Nebbiolo comes from municipalities within the Barolo production area. The vineyards have calcareous-clay soils and vertical trellising with Guyot pruning. Grapes are picked entirely by hand in October, and the maximum yield is 8 tonnes per hectare.

Grapes

100% Nebbiolo.

Vinification

The grapes are destemmed and crushed under a controlled atmosphere. Alcoholic fermentation proceeds at 28–30°C, with approximately 16–20 days of skin contact. The wine is transferred to oak after malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine ages for 38 months in total, including at least 18 months in 25 or 50 hL French oak casks.

Technical data

Alcohol: 14% vol.

Tasting profile

Intense garnet with orange nuances. Violet, small red fruits and leather shape the elegant aroma. The palate is structured and harmonious, supported by persistent, soft tannins.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 18–20°C. Pair with pasta in mushroom or cheese sauces, Alba white truffle, stews and pot roasts of red meat or game, and mature cheeses. It is suitable for lengthy cellar ageing.