Red
Pian del Lupo
By Casavecchia, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy
Nebbiolo from Diano d'Alba with a small share of Merlot added for structure, aged about 18 months in small oak barrels.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby red with garnet reflections. Complex aroma with clear vanilla and spice alongside plum jam and small red fruits. Warm, full, dry taste with important yet velvety tannins, long persistence and a pleasant aftertaste.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- Grape
- Nebbiolo, Merlot
- Cru / vineyard
- Pian del Lupo
- Production area
- Diano d'Alba
- Vinification
- The two varieties are vinified separately and blended after malolactic fermentation, before ageing. About 18 months in small oak barrels, then at least one year in bottle.
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