Tasting note
Nebbiolo, the northern Italian aristocrat that makes Barolo and Barbaresco, here shows its common touch, offering a bouquet of flowers and wild fruit, accessorised with almonds and almond flowers.
Viticulture
With an average production of 56hl per hectare, the vines thrive on the best slopes of hillsides northwest of Alba in Vezza d'Alba Montaldo and Monteu Roero. These well-exposed, mid-hillside vineyards, situated to the left of the River Tanaro, feature loose soil with prevailing yellow sands forming layers alongside banks of calcareous marl mixed with gravel.
Vinification
Fermentation with maceration for 10-12 days at a temperature of 28° C. Ageing: in oak casks for 6-7 months followed by at least the same period of time in the bottle.
Food Match
Well suited to complex fine dishes where red meats are the focus of the dish. Also suited to seasoned cheese and truffles.