Red

Poche Casse

By Rolfo - Ca’ di Cairè, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Rolfo - Ca’ di Cairè Poche Casse

A Nebbiolo made from grapes dried in crates to lose about 35% of their weight, then 24 months in small oak, 15.5% vol. Ageing potential is described as very long.

Tasting notes

Ruby red, fairly light when young, turning garnet with age. Characteristic, intense and delicate nose led by raspberry and violet, fruity, with light wood and spice. Slightly off-dry yet dry in feel, warm, full and harmonious, with soft, almost sweet tannins from the barrel ageing and notable persistence.

Pairs well with

Cheeses and savoury main courses, red meats and game; a wine for the end of a meal and for contemplation.

Technical details

Style
Red
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Production area
Montà (Roero)
Soil
Clay
Harvest
End of October
Vinification
Grapes are picked by hand into 5 kg crates, with bunches spaced apart to dry and avoid mould. The crates are stacked on pallets in a heated, well-ventilated room at 20 °C until pressing, when weight has fallen by about 35%. The must is inoculated with yeasts selected for overripe grapes, fermented at a controlled 28 °C, with total maceration of 20 to 25 days. After malolactic fermentation the wine rests 24 months in 5 hl oak barrels.
Serving temperature
18 to 20 °C
Storage
Store lying down, sheltered from light, in a cool place at constant temperature.

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