Red
Prachiosso
By Lorenzo Negro, Roero, Piemonte, Italy
Roero Nebbiolo from the Prachiosso geographic mention, aged 18 months in French oak.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby red with a brick hue with age. Fruity nose with balsamic notes of laurel, sage and juniper, and spicy hints of tobacco and liquorice. Persistent, fine palate with notable but delicate tannins and a broad finish with soft toasty notes.
Pairs well with
Beef tagliata, fondue with white truffle, guinea fowl with orange zest
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Roero DOCG
- Grape
- Nebbiolo
- Cru / vineyard
- Prachiosso
- Soil
- Loam with sand
- Exposure
- South/southwest, elevated position
- Harvest
- End of October, by hand in small boxes
- Vinification
- Destemmed, fermented at controlled temperature in stainless steel for 15 to 18 days. Ripens 18 months in French durmast barrels, then several months in bottle.
- Serving temperature
- 14-16°C
- Storage
- Ages about 5 to 10 years
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