Red

Turrion

By Gagliasso, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Gagliasso Turrion

A Langhe Rosso blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Albarossa from La Morra vineyards, vinified separately by variety and aged 24 months in French barriques. About 3,000 bottles produced.

Tasting notes

The Langhe Rosso Turrion shows a deep ruby color, with a complex bouquet of red and black fruits, spice, and a hint of savory herbs. The palate is well-structured and balanced, with a lingering, flavorful finish.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC Rosso
Grape
Nebbiolo 50%, Barbera 40%, Albarossa 10%
Production area
Vineyards in La Morra; average vine age about 30 years.
Soil
Medium-textured clay-limestone.
Exposure
West-facing.
Vineyard planting
About 6,000 vines per hectare, Guyot-trained with medium-short pruning of 7 to 8 buds; thinned to reduce yield per vine by about 30%.
Vinification
The grapes are gently pressed in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, where they begin fermenting spontaneously; fermentation runs at 30°C and maceration lasts 10 to 12 days, with the must pumped over and punched down at least four times a day. After pressing off, malolactic fermentation also takes place in steel. Each variety is vinified separately and the wines are blended after malolactic fermentation. The wine ages 24 months in French barriques, then rests a further 12 to 18 months in bottle.

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