White

Centobricchi

By Mauro Sebaste, Alba, Piemonte, Italy

Mauro Sebaste Centobricchi

A 100% Viognier from two vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba and Diano d'Alba, fermented in 400 litre French oak tonneaux and aged on the lees. 13.5-14% alcohol.

Tasting notes

Intense straw yellow with green highlights. Intense and fine, textured and floral, persistent, with hints of citrus fruits and apricot. Great structure, harmonic and persistent, with high flavour and balance; a long-ageing wine.

Pairs well with

Fish, shellfish, foie gras, cheese and white meat

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Langhe Bianco DOC Viognier
Grape
Viognier 100%
Production area
Serralunga d'Alba and Diano d'Alba
Soil
Loose soil tending to limestone
Harvest
Mid September, slightly over-ripe
Vinification
Hand-picked in 25 kg perforated boxes; cold room, vibrating table, soft pressing; after cold decanting the must goes into new 400 litre French oak barrels toasted with hot water for malolactic fermentation and batonnage on the lees; 6 to 8 months in the same barrels, then 6-8 months in bottle.

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