Color: intens ruby red
Composition: 100% Nebbiolo
Composition of the land: sea sands, gravel, marl and kaolinic clays
Category: Costa della Sesia DOC Nebbiolo
Profile: Located at the foot of Monte Rosa lies Castello di Castellengo, a stunning castle with a long history in winemaking. The rich composition of the sandy and clay soils of its vineyards gives its wines a unique mineral complexity and longevity. Made of 100% Nebbiolo, the grapes of this terrific wine are sourced from three separate vineyard sites in Montalciata, giving the wine a complex flavor.
Maturation: 36 months in 1,500-litre oak casks. and in bottle for 12 months
Bouquet: the bouquet is elegant and refined, with aromas of fig, plum, cassis, sweet spices, leather, and a light note of licorice. Medium-bodied, with harmonious tannins and good sapidity.
Pairing: this amazing expression of Nebbiolo pairs beautifully with medium-aged cheese, fatty-fish, cured meats, or red-sauce pasta.
Additional information: 250-300 metres above sea level
Harvesting: Manual harvesting in small crates from the second / third tenth day of October
Vinification: pitted and pressed softly, spontaneous fermentation with full flavour and a 20-day maceration.
Alcoholpercentage: 13,50
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