White

Campofranco

By Tenuta Carretta, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Tenuta Carretta Campofranco

A Rhine Riesling grown at about 600 m in Cissone, in Alta Langa, where Riesling has been trialled since 1975.

Tasting notes

Golden yellow with green nuances. Intense, typically mineral aroma with hints of green apple, dried flowers and a spicy finish. Crisp and dry on the palate, elegant, savoury and lively with a good acidic vein.

Pairs well with

Suitable for aperitifs, appetizers, shellfish and fish dishes, pasta and risotto; it can also be enjoyed throughout the meal.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Langhe DOC Riesling
Grape
Riesling renano (Rhine Riesling)
Production area
Cissone, Alta Langa, about 600 m
Vineyard planting
2.12 hectares; first vintage 2019
Vinification
Grapes are crushed whole in a pneumatic press with protection from oxidation. After a few hours of skin maceration the must ferments in stainless steel at 16 °C and ages 8 months on the fine lees. Bottled in June after harvest, then at least 18 months in bottle.
Serving temperature
10 to 12 °C

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