Denominazione di Origine Controllata - Harvest
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1st/2nd week of September, manual harvest in boxes.
- Winemaking
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Destemming of the grapes and filling of the steel tanks for the alcoholic fermentation;
the duration of the fermentation is about 10 days at a temperature of 25°C;
subsequent racking and malolactic fermentation.
- Refinement
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In steel wine vessels adding yeast batter and performing periodic batonnage until the
beginning of summer of the year following the harvest; repeated decanting is carried
out until a natural clarification is obtained; bottling and subsequent maturation in
horizontal bottles until the time of marketing.
- Tasting
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Intense ruby red color with violet reflections; the bouquet is very intense and
persistent with hints of cherries, raspberries; in the mouth the wine is sapid, slightly
bitter, typical of the vine, with a good structure and a good balance between alcohol
and acidity.
- Combinations in the kitchen
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Excellent pairing with traditional Piedmontese first courses, with appetizers and also
as an aperitif
- Service temperature
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16-18°C
