
MUNICIPALITY: Canale
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Nebbiolo
SOIL AND VINEYARD: sandy soil of marine origin, with marl. Exposure: East, South and West
ALTITUDE: 260 m.a.s.l.
YIELD PER HECTARE ON AVERAGE: 5000 kg per hectare
VINIFICATION AND AGEING
The grapes are carefully selected through a rigorous bunches thinning. The harvest occurs in
October. The grapes are pressed and put to ferment in stainless steel tanks at a controlled
temperature. After racking the wine is poured off in wooden barrel (500l - tonneaux) for the
refining that will last 2 years. At the end of the refining stage the wine is assembled in
stainless steel tanks. Few months later the wine is bottled and stored In a room at a constant
temperature to encourage the refining. This process Is essential to the development of all the
characteristics required for a good ageing of the wine. The wine is put on the market 3 years
later the harvest.
ORGANOLEPTIC PROFILE
It is a wine with a bright garnet red color that represent the index of stability and maturity
of the product. The bouquet is particularly complex with aromas of ripe fruits, herbs, with
balsamic and spicy scents. In the mouth it is full bodied and harmonious with a perfect balance
between wood and fruit aromas. The finish is pleasantly austere due to the noble and vigorous
tannins.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING
It is excellent with roast veal, game both roasted or cooked on the spit. It is recommended with
truffles and seasoned cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
17-18 °C