GRAPE TYPE: Nebbiolo.
PRODUCTION AREA: Production area of Barolo D.O.C.G., Briccolina in Serralunga d’Alba
HARVEST: Manual, second half of October.
WINE-MAKING PROCESS: Destemming and fermentation with maceration on the skins for 10-12 days in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature and with periodic pumping-over.
AGEING: Aged in French oak barrels for a minimum of twenty-four months and then for at least twelve months in stainless steel vats. Refining continues in the bottle after this time.
PAIRINGS: Ideal in combination with dishes of red meats, game, roasts and cheeses and cured meats. Very pleasant sipping wine.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18°-20°C
FEATURES: Wine with deep garnet red colour and persistent aromas of ripe fruit, flowers and spices.
Subtly reminiscent of wood, its main characteristic, the typical aromas of Nebbiolo blend to create a sensation of rare elegance.
Powerful, elegant and charming, it has a full-bodied palate of great intensity. All the notes in the nose are harmonically enhanced making this a wine to be remembered.
ALCOHOL: 15.0% vol*
(* Depending on the year, the analytical values may vary slightly