# Sot (Pelassa)

> Red, Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC by [Pelassa](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/pelassa.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/pelassa-sot).

- **Producer:** Pelassa
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100% (Michet, Lampia, Rosè)
- **Cru / vineyard:** Sot
- **Production area:** 330 m a.s.l.
- **Harvest:** manual, second half of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 4800 vines per hectare
- **Vinification:** About 12 days at 26°C. De-stemming, soft crushing; the must is pumped over with the dèlastage system to maximise extraction of colour and varietal aromas. After malolactic fermentation, aged in Slavonian and French oak barrels with weekly top-ups and tasting tests.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

A Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC, 100% Nebbiolo, aged 24 months (12 in oak, 12 in bottle); Robert Parker rated the 2019 vintage 90 pts.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red colour with garnet-tending nuances. A delicate, full bouquet with floral (rose), fruity (small forest berries, raspberries and blueberries) notes and a pleasant spiciness in the background. Dry, soft and pleasantly harmonious flavour, with notable persistence, balance and typicity.

## Food pairings

A wine that accompanies the whole meal well, particularly rich and flavourful dishes such as fresh pasta and game. Delicious with cheese fondue.