Red

Lajetto

By F.lli Rovero, Asti, Piemonte, Italy

F.lli Rovero Lajetto

A Piemonte Pinot Nero with indigenous-yeast fermentation and about 8 months in barriques.

Tasting notes

Intense notes of cherry, ripe berries and toasty nuances. Well-ripened tannin, good structure, pleasant complexity and long persistence.

Pairs well with

Ribs, duck, rabbit, lamb cutlets, meatballs, ratatouille, pasta dishes and rich cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Pinot Nero
Grape
Pinot Noir 100%
Harvest
Hand-picked at the end of August.
Vinification
Cold maceration before fermentation, in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation follows spontaneously in autumn in barriques. Matures in European oak barriques for 8 months before blending and bottling. Ageing potential 7 to 9 years.

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