Prime Terre langhe Rosso D.O.C.

Grape variety: Nebbiolo 100%

Production area and characteristics: The grapes come from carefully selected vineyards in the Langhe and Roero areas. The geological conformation of the land and exposure of the selected vineyards result in the production of high quality, desirable grap

Yield per hectare: 60 hectolitres.

Vinification: The hand-harvested grapes are destemmed and soft crushed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Maceration lasts about 20 days.

Ageing: After malolactic fermentation, the new wine is decanted into small French oak casks where it ages for about a year. The wine completes its ageing in large 88 hectolitre casks for a further two years.

Sensory properties: Ruby red with garnet hints. Violets, rose, vanilla and cocoa scents on the nose. Warm, robust, velvety, soft and persistent on the palate with a harmonious, enveloping finish. Ageing gives it a marked boisé note.

Accompaniment: Meat starters and entrées. Ripe cheeses.

Serving temperature: 18-20 C°. We recommend uncorking the bottle an hour before serving.

Alcoholic strength: 13,5 % Vol.