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Pertichetta Croatina Colli Tortonesi DOC

by Vigneti Massa · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationColli TortonesiDOC
TypeRed
GrapesCroatina
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Vigneti MassaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown in the “Pertichetta” vineyard on limestone and clay soils.

Grapes

The source specifies a selection of Barbera grapes.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested entirely by hand and sorted at the winery. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature with natural yeasts.

Ageing

The wine matures for 24 months in inert vessels and old barriques.

Label / history

“Pertichetta” is the diminutive of “pertica” in the local Piedmontese dialect. A pertica was an ancient Roman unit for measuring length and area.