
Langhe DOC Nebbiolo Il GiòPì
7Grape variety: Nebbiolo
Town of vineyards: Monforte d’Alba, Barolo and Novello
Average age of vines: 25 years
Exposure of the vineyard: south, south-west
Soil composition: sandy, clay, silty
Average altitude of vineyard: 350 metres above sea level
Yield per hectare: 65 q/ha
Harvest time: First ten days of October, manual harvest
Vinification: Pressing – Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 26°C, average maceration duration 15 days. Malolactic fermentation in November in steel.
Maturation for about 10 months in tonneaux and French and Slavonian oak casks, minimum 6 months in bottle before release.
Wine features: At the sight it is red with garnet highlights, not so intense, tipical of a Nebbiolo in purity.. Fruity and floral, reminiscent of intense almost spicy cherries, with a fresh citrus note.
Dry, warm, fairly soft and with good tannins. Longevity of about 15 years
Winemaker’s Note: Recommended with red meats and spicy foods
Alc: 14.50% by Vol
Tasting temperature: 18°-20°C