Langhe Nebbiolo - 2014
Langhe Nebbiolo – 2014
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Langhe Nebbiolo - 2014
Grapes / Soils
| Nebbiolo | Planted 1994, 2000, 2006, 2008, 2010 | Baudana, Cerretta, Damiano, Valle del Mondo; Grey clay | 3.5 ha – 1.5 in Serralunga, 2.0 in Roddino (Valle del Mondo) |
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
- Vineyard names / Locality: Serralunga d’Alba and Roddino
- Years planted: 1984 – 2008
- Training: Guyot
Harvest Notes
- Grape Harvest: Harvested by hand.
- Fermentation: Vinification in cement tanks with ambient yeasts. Fermentation over 25 – 28 days with Remontages, Delestages and daily punching-down of the cap.
- Aging: Elevage takes place in large Fontainebleau Forest French oak casks for several months.
- Bottling: The wine is bottled without filtration.
Winemaker's Notes
- Color: Concentrated, bright Garnet.
- Bouquet: Aromas of violet and rose, with red fruit characteristics.
- Taste: Made in an earlier-drinking style, this wine has bright red fruit flavors, hints of spice and an earthy savouriness, with good structure and a long finish.
- Pairings: Most meat dishes, hard cheeses.
Wine Summary
- Made from Nebbiolo grapes.
- Vine age – planted 1994, 2000, 2006, 2008, 2010.
- Grown on soils of Baudana, Cerretta, Damiano, Valle del Mondo; grey clay.
- Fermented in cement tanks, using ambient yeasts.
- Aged in large Fontainebleau Forest French oak casks.
- Aged for several months. Bottled unfiltered.
Technical Information
- Wine Area: 100% Nebbiolo
- Alcohol: 14.5 % vol.
- Production: 40,000 bottles
- First year of production: 2010
- Total Acidity: 6.10 g/l
- Sugar: 0
- pH: 3.7
- Maximum Serving Temperature: 14°-16° C
- Glasses: Burgundy balloons