Red
Lessona Riserva Vigna Leria
By Massimo Clerico, Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy
A Riserva made from Nebbiolo of the historic Vigna Leria, aged 48 months in French oak and 24 months in bottle. About 2,000 bottles a year.
Tasting notes
Colour: transparent ruby red with a garnet rim. Nose: intense and delicate, with spicy sandalwood, hints of bitter citrus, orange and chinotto, and faint withered floral notes. Palate: considerable extract, dry, with ripe tannin and a long savoury finish rich in spice and black pepper.
Pairs well with
Risotto, caponet alla piemontese (stuffed cabbage rolls with meat), aged cheeses.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Lessona DOC Riserva
- Grape
- Nebbiolo
- Cru / vineyard
- Vigna Leria
- Production area
- The historic Vigna Leria, owned by the family since the seventeenth century
- Vinification
- 48 months in French oak botte (large casks), then 24 months in bottle. 13.5% vol.
- Serving temperature
- 18-20°C
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