Denominazione d'Origine Controllata e Garantita

PROFILE

GRAPE-VARIETY: Nebbiolo sub-variety Lampia. -

VINEYARD:

Location: the Montersino vineyard in Treiso (300 m. asl) Facing south-west, with Guyot pruning (9-10 buds/vine)

Vines/hectare: 4500

Yield: 5-6 t/Ha Year of planting: 1970

WINE-MAKING:

Soft pressing of the grapes, followed by maceration on the skins for 6-10 days at a maximum temperature of 30°C. The wine is then drawn off and racked into small, new oak barrels, where it matures for 12-15 months.

After clarification, the wine is bottled without filtration. Store lying down in cool surroundings. Alc. by vol. : 13-13.5% Total acidity : 5-5.5 g/l. Dry extract : 27-29 g/l.

TASTING PROPERTIES & CELLAR LIFE:

Ruby-red, with a rich, complex bouquet hinting at vanilla and red fruit, together with sweet and spicy elements resulting from the wood. Smooth at first on the palate, the big tannins then make it slightly harder, with excellent ageing potential. Recommended serving temperature: 16-18°C.