Red
Lyus Rosso
By LHV Avezza, Asti, Piemonte, Italy
A red made by whole-bunch vinification that combines classic maceration with carbonic maceration, the method behind novello and Beaujolais Nouveau wines. The result has real structure, freshness and intense fruit.
Tasting notes
Colour: ruby red. Nose: red fruit and spice, with notes of strawberry and raspberry. Palate: enveloping freshness with notable length.
Pairs well with
Meat main courses, cured meats, cheeses
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Vino Rosso
- Soil
- Marne di Sant'Agata Fossili (the same formation found at La Morra, in the Barolo area), limestone rock rich in silt and clay
- Vinification
- Whole-bunch method: the grapes are not crushed but left whole in a closed vessel saturated with CO2 for carbonic maceration, which gives intense fruity aromas. Part of the grapes is then crushed to extract polyphenols and give a structured wine that can also gain from bottle ageing.
- Serving temperature
- 14-18 °C
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