Red
Vughima
By Rapalino, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy
Barrel-aged Langhe Freisa from Neviglie, 24 months in 5-hectolitre tonneaux. Marco says it is perhaps the most representative wine of the winery, linking his grandfather's generation to his own.
Tasting notes
Ruby red with spice notes characteristic of the variety, fading into pleasant freshness and minerality; a complex wine of great longevity.
Pairs well with
Excellent with game, roasts and braised meats.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Langhe DOC Freisa
- Grape
- Freisa
- Production area
- Neviglie
- Soil
- Hard, clayey-calcareous soil
- Exposure
- South-east
- Harvest
- Beginning of October
- 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. 15% alcohol.
- Serving temperature
- 16-18 °C
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