Produced from selected grapes of old Nebbiolo vines, in the local selection "Picotendro" and of Fumin, native Valle d'Aosta vine, harvested at an advanced stage of maturation.
The VIEILLES VIGNES is the result of the local oenological tradition, when, in the best vintages, the winemakers reserved for a part of their grapes a maturation in a longer plant, for a late and particular vinification.
Features:
Colour: deep ruby red with intense garnet reflections
Smell: full, elegant with hints of cherry and rosehip
Flavour: round, wide, dry, inviting
Grapes: Nebbiolo 85%, Fumin 15%
Territory: steeply sloping, terraced, loose and rich in pebbles, facing south/south-east altitude 350/400 mt s.l.m, breeding: pergola for Nebbiolo and rows for Fumin
Plant density: 2,500ppi/ha
Yield: 60q / ha
Harvest period: I-II decade of November
Aging: oak barrels for 24 months and then bottle
Food pairing: red meats, game, cheeses and cured meats
Vintage 2012 gradation: 14.0% vol.