GRAPE VARIETY:
Nebbiolo 100% (Michet). 
PRODUCTION AREA: Comune of Monforte d’Alba –
subappellation Castelletto. Soil type here is called ‘Elveziano’ and is best
described as marine deposits that have been pushed upwards to today’s altitudes,
showing traces of fossils from the Miocene, lime, clay and sand. Very rich in
minerals and live lime. VINIFICATION:
Soft pressing of the hand-harvested grapes with destalking, followed by
fermentation in temperature controlled tanks at 30/32 degrees C (86/88 F).
The skins are macerated for 10 days and the wine is
racked when fermentation has been completed.
MATURATION: After malolactic fermentation in
december, the wine is poured in barriques (partly new and partly of II and III
passage). It is decanted once a year and after 24 months is poured in cement
tanks and bottled in the following spring.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS: Garnet-red in color with
ruby reflections. An intense odour with clean scents of roses, vanilla, roasted
hazelnuts, licorice, tobacco and cinnamon. Fruity clean scents with strawberry
and mulberry flavour.
A full, elegant and austere
flavour with a good body and recurring olfactory sensations. The perfectly
blended hints of fruits and wood are extremely appealing.
FOOD MATCHES: With its
big structure, this wine is particulary adapted to main courses of red meats,
braised dishes and game in general. An ideal accompainement for cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
18 degrees C.
CELLERAGE: It is
recommended that the bottle be laid down in a cool, airy place protected from
all sources of light and far from noises and vibrations.
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