Red

Roero

By F.lli Moscone, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

F.lli Moscone Roero

Roero DOCG from Nebbiolo grown at Monticello d'Alba and aged in new French oak tonneaux. The producer places it in its black-label Winetage line.

Tasting notes

Colour: bright garnet red, turning pale orange with age. Nose: intense red fruit jam, wild berries and blackcurrant, floral notes of geranium and violet, then intense spice of pepper, withered rose and liquorice. Palate: elegant and balanced, full-bodied; velvety tannins and good acidity make each sip rich and persistent.

Pairs well with

Goes well with traditional Langhe dishes such as fresh-pasta starters with meat and sauces, especially when young, boiled meats, truffle and mushrooms.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Roero DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Production area
Monticello d'Alba (Roero), 300 to 350 m
Soil
Mostly sandy and calcareous
Exposure
South-east and south-west
Harvest
First half of October, hand harvested
Vineyard planting
Guyot
Vinification
Careful selection and soft pressing. Traditional red vinification with 18 to 20 days on the skins at about 26°C in oak vats; malolactic before winter, then ageing in new French oak tonneaux. 12 months in new French oak tonneaux, stainless steel and bottle. 14 to 14.5% vol; 0.75 l and 1.5 l.
Serving temperature
16 to 18°C
Storage
Ageing potential over 15 years

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