Nebbiolo d’Alba Valmaggiore, Sandrone

NEBBIOLO D'ALBA VALMAGGIORE

• Nebbiolo d'Alba D.O.C.
• 100% Nebbiolo
• Spontaneous fermentation from indigenous yeasts
• Maceration and fermentation in open steel tanks
• Malolactic fermentation and aging in French oak barrels of 500 liters
• 9 months aging in bottle
• First vintage: 1994
• Vineyard in Vezza d'Alba: Valmaggiore
• Alcohol content: 14%
• Recommended drinking time: 2018-2030

The amphitheater

The Valmaggiore vineyard in the Roero hills, on the left bank of the Tanaro river, is one of the best historic sources of origin and quality. Already in the nineteenth century, the Nebbiolo grapes grown in this vineyard were so highly regarded that they dictated the price for the entire territory. In the 1990s, the first sight of Valmaggiore was like a bolt of lightning for Luciano, Luca and Barbara: they fell in love at first sight. This was not only for the history and the long viticultural tradition, but also for the particular uniqueness of those sandy soils combined with the microclimate

All "hand-made"

Our Valmaggiore is an amphitheater facing the south, with full exposure to the sun. Here, nature is rich and vigorous. The ground is soft and sandy, the slopes extremely steep. Already in the planting of the vineyard, the respect for nature and traditions were strategic. This respect is present every day: we cultivate by hand, row by row, from bud break to when we harvest the ripest grapes; we make our vineyard a laboratory for healthy and well-cultivated fruit

The Nebbiolo in Roero

In Roero, a significant historic agricultural richness has been preserved, and not only in viticulture. Here, Nebbiolo is distinguished for its finesse and elegance and we, like those in the past who were also proud and convinced, wish that our Valmaggiore wine expresses all the grace and refinement of Nebbiolo