# Lessona (La Prevostura)

> Red, Lessona DOC by [La Prevostura](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-prevostura.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/la-prevostura-lessona).

- **Producer:** La Prevostura
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Lessona DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 95%, Vespolina 5%
- **Production area:** Lessona, northern Piedmont
- **Soil:** 35% ancient marine sands, 40% silt, 25% clay
- **Exposure:** South
- **Vineyard planting:** Highest rows of the La Prevostura vineyard, 390 m above sea level
- **Vinification:** Hand-harvested in small crates. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with 30 days of maceration, malolactic fermentation in wood. Aged 22 months in barriques and tonneaux, then 11 months in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

The estate's Lessona, from the highest vines of the La Prevostura vineyard on south-facing sandy soils, aged 22 months in wood and 11 in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Medium ruby red, with notes of dried cranberries, licorice and rose petals. Elegant and accessible, easy to drink young and able to age for many years.