Francesco Brigatti, the winemaker himself, talks about this wine:
Mötfrei is the dialectal name of the hill on the slopes from which the grape variety that forms the basis of this wine is grown.
The local dialect from the village of Suno gives "Möt" as the translation of "hill" and "Frei" as that of "Porcini Mushrooms," hence the meaning.
This elegant single-varietal, Nebbiolo-based wine is aged for 18 months in French oak tonneaux. The unique microclimate and careful selection of grapes through green harvesting are crucial in giving this wine character and structure.
However, Mötfrei is never excessively full-bodied, but instead shows a fine balance of floral, spicy and balsamic notes that never overpower the notes of the wooden barrel.
We recommend a serving temperature of about 18-20°C and uncorking the bottle some time before consumption.
Our choice to age this wine in tonneaux instead of using the classic medium barrels is deliberate and shows the incredible versatility of our Nebbiolos. Our Mötfrei offers a unique sensory experience that combines a great mineral print with sweeter secondary aromas from an oak barrel (tonneaux)
Color: ruby red
Composition: 100% Nebbiolo
Profile: The part of the hills in the province of Novara where the Nebbiolo grapes for our Mötfrei are grown are of glacial origin and are formed by fluvial-alluvial sediments rich in sand and relatively acidic. Mötfrei means "Hill of Porcini mushrooms." The southwest-oriented vineyard covers 2 hectares.
Age of vines: 30 years
Planting density per hectare: 1,600 vines
Yield per hectare: 2,400 Kg
Harvest: early October
Vinification method: initial selection of bunches in the vineyard, fermentation in stainless steel vats with 15 days of skin contact
Aging: 18 months in French tonneaux with regular stirring on the lees Refining: at least 6 months in bottle
Nose: cooked red fruit with hints of vanilla, cocoa and licorice
Palate: full and well-structured with powerful tannins and a pleasantly long finish
Pairing: charcuterie and cured ham, grilled meats, soft and medium spiced cheeses
Serving temperature: 18 °C
Alcohol content: 13,5%.
More info on the producer: Francesco Brigatti
