Denomination: Langhe rosso D.O.C.
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo, Barbera, Merlot
Vineyard
Municipality: Neive
Subarea: Canova
Yield/ha: 30/40 quintals per hectare
Age: 1970/1969/1980
Features:
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altitude 380 meters above sea level
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South facing
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Density 4300 vines/ha
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Guyot training
Harvest period: early October, depending on the degree of phenolic ripeness and climatic conditions.
Harvesting method: by hand in perforated crates, in order to allow good aeration of the grapes.
Vinification and aging: after a soft crushing of the grapes, alcoholic fermentation is carried out, at a temperature of 30° with maceration for an average of 10 days. Malolactic fermentation in steel and then begins aging for 36 months, in French Oak tonneaux. Aging continues in steel for a further 30 days before bottling.
Tasting notes
Colour: Ruby red with violet reflections
Aroma: great fullness with hints of violets, currants, toasted hazelnuts. Taste: homogeneous in all its aspects, with elegance and thickness, with an amandola finish.
Food pairings: medium and high aged cheeses, cured meats, red meat, game. Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcoholic strength: 14 %
Annual production: 900 bottles
Wine suitable for celiacs, vegans, vegetarians