Red
Nebbiolo d'Alba Superiore
By Gigi Rosso, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
A 100% Nebbiolo from Diano d'Alba, aged 18 months in large Slavonian oak.
Tasting notes
Pale ruby red with garnet accents. Red plums, mocha and lemon rind, with some walnut, spice and leather. Full-bodied, with fresh acidity and powerful, chewy tannins.
Pairs well with
Tajarin with truffle, braised meats, aged cheeses, roast lamb and mushroom risotto.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC Superiore
- Grape
- Nebbiolo 100%
- Production area
- Diano d'Alba (CN)
- Soil
- Diano sandstones
- Exposure
- South
- Harvest
- Hand-harvested from the end of September to the beginning of October
- Vinification
- Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 12 to 15 days with regular punch-downs. Aged 18 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. Altitude 470 to 500 m; 14% alcohol.
- Serving temperature
- 18-20 C (64-68 F) in winter, 16-18 C (60-65 F) in summer
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