Red

'L Me Vin

By Fratelli Casetta, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Fratelli Casetta 'L Me Vin

A Langhe Rosso built on the old Piedmontese custom of bringing Barbera and Nebbiolo together at harvest, from Canale.

Tasting notes

Red colour with garnet reflections tending to purple. Pleasant bouquet recalling ripe fruit and plum jam. Elegant structure, well balanced with light tannins. Long finish with marked fruity notes.

Pairs well with

Very good with the whole meal; perfect with rich starters, red meat and cheeses of medium ageing.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC Rosso
Grape
Nebbiolo, Barbera
Production area
Hills of medium altitude (200-300 m a.s.l.) in the commune of Canale
Soil
Astian marls, sandy, ochre in colour
Exposure
South, south-west
Harvest
By hand, between the first and second ten days of October
Vinification
Nebbiolo and Barbera grapes are brought together at harvest. Traditional fermentation at controlled temperature for about 8-12 days, with pump-overs to extract the polyphenolic substances. Matured at least 2 years in large Slavonian oak casks, then aged in steel before bottling.
Serving temperature
18-20 °C

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