Red

Terramore

By F.lli Massucco, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

F.lli Massucco Terramore

Nebbiolo from Castagnito blended with late-harvested Corvina Veronese from Fumane (Verona); 14% vol.

Tasting notes

Intense, delicate aroma reminiscent of violet, slightly tannic. Described by the producer as a meditation wine.

Pairs well with

First courses, risotto, meats and game; also suited to important, complex meat main courses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Vino Rosso
Grape
Nebbiolo 90%, Corvina Veronese 10%
Production area
Castagnito (CN) and Fumane (VR)
Soil
Calcareous clay marls with sandy stratification (Castagnito); calcareous and partly alkaline (Fumane)
Harvest
Corvina harvested towards November
Vineyard planting
Guyot (Nebbiolo), Pergola Veronese (Corvina)
Vinification
Bunch selection. Nebbiolo fermented in horizontal tanks; Corvina harvested late. Matured in steel tanks, aged in large 3000 l French oak barrels (the page text mentions barriques for about 12 months).
Serving temperature
20-22 °C

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