Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Valle d'Aosta
Grape Variety: 70% Picotendro (local Nebbiolo clone), 30% Gros Vien, Neyret, Cornalin and Fumin
Alcohol Percentage: 12%
Organic Farming
 
Climate: Alpine climate: wide temperature variations between day and nigh increase the acidity and freshness of the grapes
Terroir: Vineyard is located at an altitude of around 380m � 500m above sea level on a sandy and alkaline soilbed
Ageing: Traditional emerged cap production with lenghty maceration of the marc for 10-15 days at a controlled temperature of 85 F (28-30 C). Eight-month refinement: one-third of the wine in wooden barrels, two-thirds in stainless steel tanks. Six months in the bottle before sale
Color: Light and ruby red color of moderate intensity
Nose: Fine, intense and vinous bouquet with sensations of red fruit and delicate spicy notes
Palate: Dry, smooth and harmonious taste, enriched by tannin notes with a slighty bitter finish