Denomination: Barbaresco DOCG.
Cru: Valgrande.
Location: village of Treiso.
Grape-variety: 100% Nebbiolo.
Planting of vineyards: from 1967.
Type of soil: bluish clayey-limestone marl.
Position: facing west.
Harvest: towards early October.
VINIFICATION AND AGEING
traditional stem-free on-the-skins fermentation for 7 to 15 days in steel at a controlled temperature. The wine matures for 24 months in casks made of Slavonian oak, and is then cellared for 6 months in the bottle prior to release.
TASTING PROPERTIES
colour garnet red; nose intense, with powerful fruit, dried flowers and underbrush; taste dry, smooth and rounded, ending in a warm finish with nicely-balanced tannins.
PAIRINGS
a natural match for roast and terrine meats, mature cheeses and fondues, meat and vegetable soups.
Temperatura di servizio: 18°C
STORING
already soft and elegant 3 years after the vintage, it continues to develop for up to 10-15 years. Cellaring recommended with the bottle lying down in the dark at a constant temperature.