Red

Pacifico

By L'Armangia, Asti, Piemonte, Italy

L'Armangia Pacifico

A blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera, Albarossa, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from estate vineyards, able to age 6 to 12 years.

Tasting notes

Crimson red changing to garnet red after a few years of ageing. Bouquet of dark currants, raspberry, vanilla and almond with smoked hues. Complex with good structure, good tannins and a remarkable balance.

Pairs well with

Lamb, game, red and grilled meat.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Rosso
Grape
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Albarossa, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Production area
Estate vineyards mostly at 200 metres above sea level on a 5-10% slope facing South-East, a second vineyard at 170 metres facing North-East, plus a Barbera vineyard
Soil
Markedly alkaline, poor in organic matter, draining and mixed with tuff flakes on the main plot; alkaline and clayey and deep on the second
Exposure
South-East and North-East
Harvest
September 10th to October 10th, depending on the season
Vinification
Traditional vinification in steel and oak vats, followed by the first racking and storage of 100% of the product in oak casks of 300 or 2,000 litres. A second racking is performed between November and April and a third in late August the following year.
Serving temperature
18 to 20 C

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