NEBBIOLO D’ALBA
DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA
VIGNA VALMAGGIORE
The Nebbiolo grape grown in the sunny, sloping vineyards of Roero, to the left of the Tanaro River, and in some municipalities of the Langa, bestows generous, fruity wines. The loose, sandy soil rich in minerals bestows the wines with a remarkable richness of aromas and flavours.
Municipality of production
Roero
Grape Variety
100% Nebbiolo
Aspect
South, South-West
Altitude (a.s.l.)
280/330 m
Soil
Compact and deep bluish grey calcareous marls
Training system
Upwards-trained vertical-trellised with traditional Guyot pruning
Age of the vineyard (years)
30
Plant density
4,000 plants
Cropping level per hectare
80 ql grapes
Processing
Crushing/destemming, long submerged-cap maceration 10 days (based on the vintage)
Vinification
In stainless steel temperature controlled vats at 30°
Maturation
6 months in stainless steel vats
Ageing
9 months in large Slavonian oak barrels
Alcohol by volume
13.5% Vol
Acidity
5,47gr/l
Sugars (Reducers)
0,3-0,5 gr/lt
Characteristics
Red garnet colour with orangey nuances which become more accentuated as years go by; delicate, etheric, intense, full and lingering aromas; flavour warm, full, complex, dry and harmonious. Its austerity is linked to the presence of sweet and complex tannins
Serving temperature
18°-20°C
Recommended pairing
Rice, vegetable soup, pasta and braised meat or Game. Ripe cheeses
AWARDS >
GUIDA | guide | ANNATA | vintage | PUNTEGGIO | score | PREMI | awards |
|---|---|---|---|
Gambero Rosso | 2019 | ||
Guida Vitae | 2019 | ||
I Vini di Veronelli | Guida Oro | 2019 | ||
The Wine Hunter | 2019 | ||
James Suckling | 2018 | 91/100 | |
Enos Magazine | 2017 | ||
Gambero Rosso | 2017 | ||
I Vini di Veronelli | Guida Oro | 2017 | ||
WineMag | 2017 | Daily Wine | |
Guida Vitae | 2016 | ||
I Vini di Veronelli | Guida Oro | 2016 | ||
James Suckling
| 2016 | 91/100 |