Red

Albugnano

By Tenuta Tamburnin, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

Tenuta Tamburnin Albugnano

Organic Albugnano DOC from Nebbiolo grown in one of only four small municipalities of the Asti area where the variety has its historical home.

Tasting notes

Bright garnet colour. Fresh cherry, hints of leather, ferrous and slightly spicy notes; balanced and delicately tannic with good persistence.

Pairs well with

Grilled, roasted or stewed red meats, strong or blue cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Albugnano DOC
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Soil
Marine sedimentary origin, surface layers of gritty silt with limy character
Exposure
East, south-west
Harvest
By hand, selected grapes, first half of October
Vineyard planting
Guyot training, 350 m above sea level
Vinification
Fermentation in steel tanks for 10 to 12 days, 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged 12 months in 20 hl barrels, 3 months in steel and 6 months in bottle.

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