Red

Raflè

By Cantina Sociale di Nizza, Nizza, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina Sociale di Nizza Raflè

Atypical red that stands out for delicacy, freshness and refinement more than power. Grignolino 100%, 12.5% vol.

Tasting notes

Light red with orange reflections. Delicately floral, spicy and fruity nose led by cherry. Fresh, dry and savoury on the palate with pronounced tannins; delicate yet complex.

Pairs well with

Traditional Piedmontese dishes, especially complex preparations such as hot starters, cured meats, egg pasta and risotto. Unusual pairing: snails, veal tongue with small onions, or caciucco and mussels alla tarantina.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Grignolino d'Asti DOC
Grape
Grignolino 100%
Production area
Nizza Monferrato, Castelnuovo Belbo, Castelnuovo Calcea
Soil
Calcareous clay
Exposure
South, south-west
Harvest
Hand-picked at advanced ripeness in the second ten days of September
Vineyard planting
Vineyards at 200/300 m a.s.l., Guyot training on vertical trellis, vine age 10 to 30 years, 100 q/ha
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, malolactic fermentation in concrete tank, then 6 months rest in bottle.
Serving temperature
16-18°C
Storage
Consumption window 1 year

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