The nose is broad, enveloping and complex, with hints of blackberry and ripe red fruits accompanied by spicy and balsamic notes. Strong, harmonious, enveloping and persistent in the mouth.
Grape
Nebbiolo
Area of production
Serralunga d’Alba, Loc. Badarina - CN
Soil
Calcareous with clayey and sandy marls
Alcohol content
14.5% 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 red with garnet reflections
Harvest:
Manual, using crates
Grape harvest:
First half of October
Reccomended pairing:
Wild game, red meat, elaborate main courses and flavorful cheese
Serving temperature:
16/18° C
Longevity:
More than 20 years