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Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC
The Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC is characterized by the fragrance which has been already announced by the colour of ruby red, more or less intense, depending on the harvested vintage. It is an expressive wine with a rich structure, full bodied and robust. The smell is deep and intense. Tasting notes: harmonic and persistent, it reminds of undergrowth fruits.
WINE TECHNICAL SHEET
Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC VEGLIO GIOVANNI E FIGLI
Vine
Nebbiolo 100%
Production
Grapes production allowed per ha: 80 ql.
Vineyards
Vines grow on the best slope of the west exposure halfway up a hill in Diano d’Alba. The soil is rich of calcareous marl and has a good permeability. Production surface owned: 0.80 ha.
Vinification and Ageing
After the fermentation with enfleurage for 10-12 days at the temperature of 28°C, there follows the malolactic fermentation. The bottling is usually done after a year which precedes a several months storage in oak barrels.
Tasting notes and sensory properties
The Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC is characterized by the fragrance which has been already announced by the colour of ruby red, more or less intense, depending on the harvested vintage. It is an expressive wine with a rich structure, full bodied and robust. The smell is deep and intense. Tasting notes: harmonic and persistent, it reminds of undergrowth fruits.
Alcohol content
13,5%-14% vol.
Service temperature
16-18°C
Storage and evolution
The optimal moment to drink the Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC wine is after 2-3 years from the harvest, but it depends sensibly on the characteristic of different harvested vintages.
Serving suggestions
The Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC is excellent with meat, red meat in particular, and with medium and long maturing cheese.