VARIETAL 100% Nebbiolo
NOTESFARMING: Non-certified organic
SOIL: Medium-textured, calcareous soils
VINEYARD: Sourced from various Barolo vineyards on the estate.
VINIFICATION: The grapes are picked early to maintain freshness, and are pressed lightly to obtain a pale pink color. Fermented as white wine (80% stainless & 20% used barriques) and bottled for the second fermentation in March following the vintage. After about 16 months on the lees, the wine is disgorged and topped up with the same wine (no "liqueur".
Not all Langhe Nebbiolo is declassified Barolo, but this one is. Bottled with a screwcap to preserve freshness, this wine boasts an expressive bouquet, with violet and rose notes leading to a soft, long-lasting flavor profile. Fresh red fruit flavors of cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate immediately captivate the senses, offering a medium-bodied allure. Floral notes of violet linger, followed by soft, gentle tannins. These sensations create an irresistible urge to take another sip, as the wine impresses with its approachable, decidedly drinkable quality. Tim Adams - Italian Wine Buyer
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