Description
The grapes come from the MGA “Roncaglie” vineyard in the municipality of Barbaresco, which has always been recognized as one of the best areas in the homonymous winegrowing area. Limestone- and clay-rich soil, south/south-western exposure and approximately 280 m asl. The average age of the Guyot-cultivated vines is around 35 years, with a density of around 4,600 plants per hectare.
Taste
On the palate it is fresh. Notes of raspberry and blackberry. The tannins are mature, soft, silky and well-integrated. The hint of almond on the finish is particularly striking. Overall, this is a beautifully balanced and refined wine.
Vinification
grapes harvested by hand on September 29, 2020. Alcoholic fermentation lasts around 3 weeks in a steel tank, in contact with the skins and with regular pumping-overs. This period includes cold pre and post-fermentation maceration, involving the traditional submerged-cap method. Malolactic fermentation takes place in wood.
Aging
around 30 months in large barrels.