Barbera d’Asti Superiore Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita “This wine is traditionally known as the wine of humble people who used to cultivate it without a specific knowledge. Nowadays, the Barbera d’Asti is a famous and representative regional wine. Produced by the people and made popular by the people.”
A vineyard with strong identity The peculiarity of this wine is the initial scent of plum, jam and vanilla then. Delicate bouquet, intense flavours: full-bodied but still mellow that combines together with a hint of acidity typical of Barbera. The vineyard Location: Nearby the village of Nizza Altitude: 270 m above the sea level. Soil: clay Density: 5000 plants per Ha Trimming technique: Guyot Vinification Grape: Barbera 100% Harvest: mid September Vinification fermentation at 30°C, 12 days of maceration with good use of the “delèstage” technique (rack and return) Aging: 1 year in new and second and third round French oak barriques. Bottling in autumn, with waning moon. The wine Analytical data Alcoholic content: 14% by volume Sugar: 1 g/l Total Acidity: 6,0 g/l Food affinity Perfect with traditional Piedmont dishes like boiled meet or mature cheese with fruit mustards. To be served at 18°C. Our suggestion Fritto misto alla Piemontese (a Piedmont traditional fried dish which combines fried vegetables, meat, fruit and regional biscuits) The ideal vintage: 3-5 years Recommended glass
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Langhe Nebbiolo Denominazione di Origine Controllata The Langhe Nebbiolo is the honest, young and straightforward expression of the Nebbiolo vine, symbol of the Langhe territory.
The Nebbiolo Identity It appears of a pale ruby red with orange highlights, intrigues the nose with notes of violet and fresh cherries. The taste is dynamic, smooth with a pleasant end of violet. The taste is elegant and harmonious, with soft tannins. The vineyard Location: the village of La Morra Altitude : 300 m above the sea level. Soil: clay and hard Density: 5000 plants per Ha Trimming technique: Guyot Vinification Grape: Nebbiolo 100% Harvest: first week of October Vinification: fermentation at 25°C, 8 days of maceration with good use of the “delèstage” technique (rack and return) Aging: 1 year in new and second round French oak barriques, 6 months in bottle Bottling in autumn, with waning moon. The wine Analytical data Alcohol content: 13,5-14% by volume Sugar: 1 g/l Total Acidity: 5,5 g/l Food affinity Very versatile, fantastic if matched to cold starters like the Piedmonte Giardiniera (pickled vegeta- bles salad), French quiches or sour pancakes. To be served at 16°C. Our suggestion Vitello Tonnato (chilled veal in tuna Sauce, the most popular Piedmonte entry course) The ideal vintage: 2-5 years Recommended glass
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Barbaresco Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita The Barbaresco is produced in the areas surrounding the villages of Treiso, Neive, Barbaresco and Alba. This wine can be defined as the maximum expression of the Nebbiolo grapevine.
A Unique wine From the hills of Neive, the Nebbiolo offers a wine rich of flavours: notes of ripe fruit and fruit preserved in alcohol can be tasted for long along with high acidity and tannicity. The bouquet is intense, with a wide range of flowers. The vineyard: Location: the village of Neive Altitude: 300 m above the sea level Soil: clay Density: 5000 plants per Ha Trimming technique: Guyot Vinification Grape: Nebbiolo 100% Harvest: first week of October Vinification: fermentation at 30°C, 12 days of maceration with good use of the “delèstage” technique (rack and return) Aging: 2 years in new and second round French oak barriques, 1 year in bottle. Bottling in autumn, with waning moon. The wine Analytical data Alcohol content: 14-14,5% by volume Sugar: 1 g/l Total Acidity: 6,0 g/l Food affinity: Perfect with wild game, especially roasted or stewed. To be served at 18°C. Our suggestion Lepre in Salmì (jagged hare in rich wine sauce) The ideal vintage: 10 years or more Recommended glass
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Barolo Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita Barolo, known as the wine of Kings, finds its roots in the areas surrounding the village of Barolo. It is said, to be the favourite wine of the Savoy King.
The wine of kings, the king of wines Charming thanks to violets and black cherries fragrances, very attractive for its liquorish and full-bodied flavours; well structured, soft and winding. Amazing for the spicy endnotes and hints of vanilla. The vineyard Location: The village of Barolo and La Morra Altitude: 280 m above the sea level Soil: clay Density: 5000 plants per Ha Trimming technique: Guyot Vinification Grape: Nebbiolo 100% Harvest: second week of October Vinification: fermentation at 30°C, 12 days of maceration with good use of the “delèstage” technique (rack and return) Aging: 3 years in new and second round French oak barriques, 1 year in bottle. Bottling in autumn, with waning moon. The wine Analytical data Alcoholic content: 14-14.5% by volume Sugar: 1 g/l Total Acidity: 6,0 g/l Food affinity Its perfect match is the White Truffle. Excellent with sophisticated meat like deer, Guinea-fowl. To be served at 18°C. Our suggestion Baked egg with White truffle sprinkles The ideal vintage: 6 years or more Recommended glass
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