Red

Che Vale

By Agricola Gian Piero Marrone, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Agricola Gian Piero Marrone Che Vale

A young Langhe Nebbiolo from the family vineyards at Madonna di Como, fermented in 12 to 14 days on the skins and finished in steel.

Tasting notes

Young and vibrant, with intense aroma and bright, deep colour. Delicate rose and violet, ripe cherry, small red fruits and a hint of forest floor. Fresh and well balanced, with fine tannins and pleasant persistence.

Pairs well with

Land-based dishes, red meats and aged cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Production area
Vineyards in Madonna di Como, Alba
Soil
Recent geological formation: mainly calcareous surface soil with a high share of quartz sand and very fine limestone, alternating with compact layers of grey sandstone
Exposure
South-east, 400 m a.s.l.
Harvest
Manual, beginning of October
Vineyard planting
Average planting year 1995, traditional Guyot
Vinification
Destemming, crushing and fermentation on the skins at 26 °C for 12 to 14 days. Malolactic fermentation in steel, then bottling and at least 6 months of storage before release.

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