Grape varietal

95% Nebbiolo and 5% Barbera.

Municipality

Sinio

Altitude

340-400 m

Exposure

West.

Terrain

Clay-calcareous.

In the vineyard

Situated at the top of Lirano Hill, between Sinio and Serralunga d’Alba villages. Here the border of Barolo area crosses our property giving us the incentive to act always at our best. Late September, early October, manual harvest.

In the cellar

After the stalk removal and pressing. After 2 days of maceration at cellar temperature we warm up at 30°C in steel tanks. The duration of maceration is 10-15 days and the malolactic is completed.

Yeast

Indigenous

Clarification

Gel bentonite

Ageing

12 months in oak casks from Slavonia/Hungary /Switzerland.

In-bottle refinement

6 months minimum

Characteristics

An extremely pleasing and drinkable wine, and although it has a high alcohol grade this never overpowers its fruity character. Its red colour has Bordeaux reflections and the slow trickle from the edge of the glass confirms its optimal concentration and good body. The palate is caressed by a smooth tannin content typical of the Nebbiolo grape and by a warm and enveloping flavour.

Serving temperature

16° C

Pairings

Ham and salami, vitello tonnato, tajarin and ravioli, white meats.