Red

Bricco Lago

By Cascina Penna-Currado, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Cascina Penna-Currado Bricco Lago

The estate's first release: a fragrant, approachable Nebbiolo from the cool hamlet of San Sebastiano in Monforte d'Alba.

Tasting notes

Deep garnet. Raspberry, cherry and wild strawberry, with airy rose and violet notes on the finish. Polished on the palate with crisp red fruit and a citrus twist, finishing harmonious and enveloping with soft tannins.

Pairs well with

Roasts, lamb, grilled meats, game birds, ragù and slow-cooked stews, risotto, medium-aged cheeses

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
Grape
Nebbiolo
Production area
San Sebastiano, Monforte d'Alba
Soil
Clay and limestone of marine origin
Exposure
South, east and west facing slopes
Harvest
Late, thanks to the altitude and cool air currents
Vineyard planting
Vineyards 15 to 65 years old around the chapel of Saint Sebastian (the winery also describes the Langhe Nebbiolo parcels as up to 25 years old)
Vinification
Five days of cold maceration, then about 19 days of traditional fermentation with indigenous yeasts on 100% destemmed whole berries, followed by about seven days of post-fermentation maceration on the cap. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation, barrel ageing, and bottling the following autumn.
Serving temperature
16 to 18°C
Storage
Drinks well young; keeps to around 2033 (according to a retailer)

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