White

Alissa

By Ciabòt Berton, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Ciabòt Berton Alissa

Favorita from vineyards in the Roero, 13% alcohol, about 4,000 bottles a year, cellar life 2-3 years. Size 0.75 l.

Tasting notes

Dull straw yellow with greenish highlights. Delicate, fine and persistent aromas of citrus and tropical fruit. Full and smooth on the palate, persistent and tangy, with a finish reminiscent of hay, balanced acidity and pleasant minerality.

Pairs well with

Fish and shellfish dishes, soups and light starters.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Langhe DOC Favorita
Grape
Favorita 100%
Production area
Roero zone
Soil
Sandy-calcareous
Exposure
Hill, east, 250 m above sea level
Vineyard planting
Vines about 25 years old, 4,000 vines per hectare, yield 55 hl per hectare
Vinification
Soft pressing and static settling, then fermentation off the skins at 18°C. Aged on the lees for at least four months.

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