Description:
Grape variety: 100% nebbiolo
Vineyard: located in monforte d'alba in the subzone bricco san pietro over 85 years old at 380m asl with south - west exposure
Form of cultivation: counter-espalier gujot
Harvest time: second - third decade of october
Vinification: fermentation - maceration for c.25 days in 25hl Slavonian oak vats with 3 daily pump-overs and 3 manual punch-downs at 27-29° c
Ageing: 28 months in French oak - 60% new tonneaux and 40% second passage barriques and one year in bottle
Pairings: mature cheeses, main courses of red meat and game
Serving temperature: 18-20° c
Closure: guaranteed TCA free one-piece cork
TASTING NOTES
Ruby red, with garnet reflections. The nose is rich and full; it expresses itself with dominant scents of ripe red fruits and spices. On the palate it is full-bodied and soft, with fine, well-integrated tannins and a very long persistence.
PAIRINGS
Excellent in combination with structured dishes, it is ideal to accompany main courses of red meat and game.
PUNTEGGI
5strarwines - Vinitaly : 94pt
I Vini di Veronelli: 89pt
Luca Maroni: 90pt
Decanter: 91pt