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NEBBIOLO
D'ALBA
Classification:
Nebbiolo dAlba doc
Variety: Nebbiolo
Vineyard: Location Loreto" and Via Lunga in the
municipality
of Canale dAlba (CN)
Age: 2001/2003
Extension: 0,40 Ha
Density: 4200 plants/Ha
Altitude: 350 meters above sea level
Soil: Calcareous, sandy gravel
Exposure: Southwest
Vine growing: Guyot
Yield: 60-70 quintals /Ha
Harvest: Manual harvest in perforated crates at the
beginning of October, consequently the phenolic maturation
phase and climatic conditions.
Vinification: After soft crushing, it goes through a
traditional alcoholic fermentation process, in stainless
vats at 30° C. It is left to macerate for 8-10 days, with
daily pumpovers. Aging in stainless vats for 18 month and
some more months in bottle.
Production: 3000 bottles/year
Alcohol: 13,5 % Vol
Dry Extract: 30
Acidity: 5,50
Sugar: < 1,0
Tasting notes
Color: red ruby with orange tinges
Fragrance: ethereal and vegetal scent with pleasant spicy
notes
Taste: herbaceous evolution, with important tannins
Serving Temperature: 18°
Gastronomic combinations
Nebbiolo d'Alba goes well with pasta with meat sauce,
rice with game,
roasted and grilled red meat or poultry and medium-aged
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