Red
Nebbiolo d'Alba
By Vini Drocco, Alba, Piemonte, Italy
The younger Nebbiolo of the house, 10 days on the skins and 6 months in steel. The producer suggests drinking it within about two years.
Tasting notes
Wild flowers on the nose, with an explosion of red and wild berry fruit on the palate.
Pairs well with
A full-bodied wine for typical Piedmontese dishes (braised meats, game, savoury sauces)
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC
- Grape
- Nebbiolo 100%
- Production area
- Vineyards on the hills of Alba
- Soil
- Medium-textured, sandy and clayey
- Exposure
- South to south-east
- Vinification
- Skin maceration of 10 days, then 6 months in steel and bottling in spring.
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
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