Red
Menturin
By Francone, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy
Dolcetto d'Alba from the Menturin vineyard on the steep south-facing slopes of Gallina, a historic wine of the house. To enjoy young, within 4 years of harvest.
Tasting notes
Freshness of red fruit on the nose, structured and enveloping tannins.
Pairs well with
Sausage products, appetizers, egg-pasta dishes, grilled meat, fresh or medium-ripened cheese.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
- Grape
- Dolcetto
- Cru / vineyard
- Menturin
- Production area
- Gallina - Menturin, municipality of Neive
- Exposure
- South-facing slopes (Gallina cru)
- Harvest
- Mid-September
- Vinification
- Manual harvest. Fermentation and 6 days maceration at 26-28 °C to preserve the fruity aroma. Refinement in stainless steel and bottling in the first spring after harvest.
- Serving temperature
- 16-18 °C
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