The nose is distinguished by notes of maraschino cherry that open up into a crescendo of currants, cocoa and violet accompanied by a final touch of tar (a warm, ethereal, intense note). Rich and persistent flavor with soft tannins, hints of leather, licorice and pepper, harmonized with notes of dried violet and ripe plum
Grape
Nebbiolo
Area of production
Various towns in Barbaresco – CN
Soil
Calcareous clay
Alcohol content
14% abv
Vinification
Maceration on the skins in temperature-controlled automatic steel fermenters, with repeated pumping-overs and aeration until the complete conversion of sugars to alcohol. Racking and aging in contact with fine lees follow to facilitate malolactic fermentation
Colour
Intense garnet red
Aging:
A minimum of 18 months in large oak barrels and in the bottle
Reccomended pairing:
Wild game, red meat, elaborate main courses and flavorful cheese
Harvest:
First half of October
Serving temperature:
16/18° C
Longevity:
More than 10 years