Langhe Nebbiolo A Mont, Paolo Conterno

LANGHE NEBBIOLO A MONT 

D.O.C.

Vines and training

100% Nebbiolo; Guyot counter-espalier training system

Growing location

Monforte d’Alba (CN)

Name of vineyard

Ginestra

Vineyard exposure

south-east

Type of soil

mainly clayey and calcareous, providing ideal water retention

Altitude:

300-350 metres a.s.l.

Gradient

varying from 30 to 35%

Age of vines

18/20 years

Planting density:

4,000 plants/ha

Yield/hectare

7 tonnes

Harvest

picking by hand in the first ten days of October

Wine-making process

the grapes are crushed and destemmed immediately after picking, and then undergo maceration in tanks for soft, continuous extraction of the noble components in the skins. After 7-8 days the wine is drawn off, and the fermentation is completed without any further intake of tannins

Maturing

in casks of French oak holding 35 hl for an average period of one year, bringing out the fullness of its character while keeping intact its youth and freshness

Analytical parameters

Alcohol: 12.5-13% by Vol; Total acidity: 5.4-5.8 g/l (as tartaric acid); Net dry extract: 25-28 g/l

Tasting notes

bright garnet red colour; flowery nose, showing roses and fruity sensations. Mouth-filling and elegantly structured; round with complex, slightly spicy flavours lingering nicely on the palate

Pairings

best with pasta dishes such as “tagliolini” with meat sauce, main courses of meat served with sauces, and medium-mature cheeses

Serving temperature

18°C