White

Era Ora

By Giacomo Borgogno & Figli, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Era Ora

A Langhe Riesling from 100% Riesling Renano grown at about 500 m above Alba. The producer gives no pairing advice.

Tasting notes

Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Semi-aromatic nose with fruit and yellow flowers and a characteristic mineral note. Fresh and fruity on the palate.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Langhe DOC Riesling
Grape
Riesling Renano 100%
Production area
Madonna di Como (Alba)
Soil
Calcareous and clayey marl
Exposure
East, south; 500 m a.s.l.
Vineyard planting
Guyot; 5,000 plants per hectare
Vinification
Fermentation of 15-20 days in stainless steel at 17-18 C; twenty percent ferments in 1,000 L oak barrels, with six months on the lees. Six months of ageing in steel and 2 months in bottle.
Serving temperature
6-8 C

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