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Langhe Nebbiolo D.O.C.G.

Vinification schedule

Varietals:
100% Nebbiolo.
Grape zone of origin:
Piedmont region - Langhe area.
Vineyards:
The grapes come from the vineyards planted during the last ten years, enjoying a Southly and West South- Westerly exposure, situated at an altitude of about 400 metres above see level. Plantation arrangement: 5,000 vines per Ha.
Average yeld:
Yield of grapes per Ha: 9,000 kgs per Ha.
Average Yield of grapes per vine: 1,8 Kgs with accurate selection of the grapes during harvest.
Soil:
Hills characterised by medium-high slopes.
Nature of the soil: clayey/calcareous.
Wine making technique:
Harvest occurs during the first half of September. The grapes are hand picked into small baskets and refrigerated during the pressing process, in order to keep the full bouquet of the nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation is traditionally carried on, with maceration on the skins for 8-10 days. Once the wine is devatted, the alcoholic fermentation terminates and the malolactic fermentation occurs into steal vats at a controlled temperature.
Refining:
Refining occurs in both barrels and in steal vats. During this phase the wine undergoes a series of tastings and devattings from barrels to smaller barriques (or viceversa) may occur if necessary according to the organoleptic features of the product.
Colour:
Typical ruby red.
Bouquet:
Very delicate with floral and fruity notes.
Taste:
Full and round, easy to drink and well balanced.
Alcohol content:
14% alc/vol.