Wines » Langhe Rosso

GRAPE GRAPE VARIETY: 60 % Dolcetto, 20 % Nebbiolo, 20 % Barbera.
SOIL COMPOSITION: mixed consistency tending towards clay.
VINEYARD: Situated in the localities of Rivalta di La Morra and Bussia di Monforte d’Alba.
VINEYARD EXPOSURE: south-west.
ALTITUDE: 400 m above sea level.
YEAR PLANTED: 2000. YEAR PLANTED:: 1996, 1962, 2000
VINIFICATION: the Dolcetto undergoes temperature-controlled vinification on skins at 25-26 °C for 6-7 days. The Barbera and Nebbiolo are vinified at 29-30 °C, with at least 10-12 days of maceration. The wines are kept separate throughout every stage of vinification.
MATURING: uthe Dolcetto matures and undergoes malolactic fermentation in steel tanks, with frequent racking. The Barbera on the other hand, after the initial decanting operations in steel tanks, is racked into small casks made of French oak, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation. The Nebbiolo matures in traditional Slavonian oak barrels. The wines mature for 12 months before being blended. The final wine spends a further 3-4 months maturing in the bottle.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13% vol.
AVERAGE ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 2000 bottles.
COLOUR: deep garnet red with purplish hues.
BOUQUET: very complex and ethereal, progressing from red berries to liqueur plums, spices and cocoa, beautifully merging the aromas of the grapes with the spiciness acquired from maturing in wood.
FLAVOUR: An elegant, very persistent wine with a smooth mouth and nicely balanced tannin, completed by an aftertaste with a pleasant touch of almonds and fruit jam.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: red meat, main courses in general and cheeses which have reached a fair level of maturity.