Red
Bricco Macchia
By Rapalino, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy
Barrel-aged Langhe Nebbiolo from Neviglie, 24 months in 5-hectolitre tonneaux. Marco says it comes from a steep vineyard at high altitude and that it is a pleasure to vinify these grapes.
Tasting notes
Garnet red, with an explosive and elegant nose recalling violet; striking minerality, with well-balanced freshness and fullness.
Pairs well with
Excellent with red meats and long-cooked dishes.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- Grape
- Nebbiolo
- Production area
- Neviglie
- Soil
- Hard, clayey-calcareous soil
- Exposure
- South-east
- Harvest
- End of September
- Vinification
- Temperature-controlled steel vats at a maximum of 28 °C, fermentation with maceration of 15 to 20 days depending on the vintage; 24 months in 5-hectolitre tonneaux. 14.5% alcohol.
- Serving temperature
- 16-18 °C
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