Red

Marchese Leopoldo

By Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta Marchese Leopoldo

A Pinot Nero named after Marchese Leopoldo, grown in the vineyard where he first planted the variety in Piemonte, aged in barriques for up to 14 months.

Tasting notes

Ruby red. Typical varietal nose with red berries, ripe cherry, spices and sweet tobacco. Very well balanced and structured, with freshness and spiciness.

Pairs well with

Poultry, fish, shellfish and medium-seasoned cheeses

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Piemonte Pinot Nero DOC
Grape
Pinot Nero 100%
Production area
Single vineyard on the Sant'Emiliano hill, natural park of Rocchetta Tanaro
Soil
Prehistoric sea beds rich in sand, clay and minerals
Exposure
Hill of Sant'Emiliano, noted for its ideal exposure; vines planted at the foot of the hill for a cooler climate
Harvest
End of September
Vineyard planting
1.2 ha; average yield 0.8-1 kg per vine (4,000 kg/ha)
Vinification
Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel with maceration up to 10 days; malolactic fermentation in French barriques (up to 20% new); up to 14 months in barrel, then 6 months in bottle
Serving temperature
18-20 °C
Storage
Keep bottles at a constant temperature, ideally 15 °C, lying down. Improves in bottle, peaks about 2 years after bottling and keeps for at least 10 years

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