Municipality of production
Castiglione Falletto
Grape Variety
100% Nebbiolo
Aspect
South-West
Altitude (a.s.l.)
240-320 m
Soil
Calcareous, comprised of blue-gray marl of marine formation of Miocene origin (Langhian Stage of the Miocene Epoch in the Cenozoic era)
Training system
Upwards-trained vertical-trellised with traditional Guyot pruning
Age of the vineyard (years)
35
Plant density
4.000 plants
Cropping level per hectare
75/80 ql grapes
Processing
Crushing/destemming, vinification
with fermentation in stainless steel temperature controlled vats with long submerged-cap maceration for 4 to 7 weeks, depending on the vintage. Natural malolactic fermentation at temperature 20°C. Storage in stainless steel for 2/4 months
Ageing
24 months in Slavonian oak barrels
Refinement
4/6 months in stainless steel and minimum six months in the bottle
Alcohol by volume
14.5 % Vol (based on the vintage)
Acidity
5,4 gr/l
Sugars (Reducers)
0,3-0,5 gr/lt
Organoleptic characteristics
The color of this wine astounds due to the intensity of the garnet and ruby reds that shine.
Its alcoholic strength stands out in an abundant formation of church windows and tears. The characteristics of this grape variety include a rich and lingering bouquet, amplified by elegant sensations reminiscent of black cherry and delicate floral nuances. With time, estery sensations develop with hints recalling resin and sweet spices
Serving temperature
16°-18°C
Recommended pairing
Excellent with roasts, game
AWARDS >
GUIDA | guide | ANNATA | vintage | PUNTEGGIO | score | PREMI | awards |
|---|---|---|---|
Decanter | Review Magazine | 2018 | 95/100 | |
Falstaff | 2018 | 93/100 | |
James Suckling | 2018 | 91/100 | |
Jancis Robinson | 2018 | 16.5/20 | |
The Real Review | 2018 | ||
Winescritic.com | 2018 | 94/100 | |
James Suckling | 2017 | 93/100 | |
Jancis Robinson | 2017 | 15.5/20 | |
Jeb Dunnuck | 2017 | 94/100 | |
Merum | 2017 | ||
Wine Front By Gary Walsh | 2017 | 95+/100 | |
Wine Pilot By Angus Hughson | 2017 | 97/100 |