Description
GRAPE VARIETY 100% Nascetta
AVERAGE PRODUCTION 55 hl per hectare
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION Municipality of Serralunga d’Alba.
VINEYARD FEATURES The vineyards are positioned at a middle-hill altitude of about 300 metres and enjoy south, south-easterly exposure, in clay soils rich in calcareous marl.
WINE MAKING PROCESS The grapes, harvested into small 20 kg crates, are brought immediately into the cellar. If necessary, they are cooled in a cooling cell to a temperature of 12/15 °C and then pressed. They are not subject to traditional destemming in order to prevent the stems from being damaged and to very gently extract only the free-run juice. The must decants in the tank for 24/36 hours, during which time the coarser sediments settle and are separated from the must by racking. At this point, the clear must is brought to a temperature of 16 °C to facilitate the start of alcoholic fermentation, which usually lasts at least three weeks. The wine is racked between eight and ten days after the completion of fermentation and remains on its fine lees until the beginning of spring, when preparation for bottling begins.
SENSORY PROFILE The colour is straw yellow with greenish highlights. Intense aroma of white fruit and apricot which may evolve into scents of aromatic herbs. Enveloping on the palate, with a crisp, slightly acidic note that gives it a very pleasant persistence and delicious savoury nuance.
ALCOHOL CONTENT 13% vol.
PAIRINGS Excellent as an aperitif owing to its crispness, it goes well with starters and with rice and pasta dishes
SERVING TEMPERATURE 12 °C
“Aromas of wild forest berries and fresh roses lift out of the glass, quickly followed by star anise, dried porcini, pu-erh tea and dried herbs. The classy palate shines with vibrant red cherry and raspberry notes with savory spice and mineral notes in tandem. Polished tannins and crisp acidity give their all on the finish of this serious wine. Drink 2028–2050.” — Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast 96 points
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