Piemonte Pinot Nero Cantacucco, Dacapo

PIEMONTE PINOT NERO CANTACUCCO

D.O.C.

Tendril

Pinot Nero 90% - Nebbiolo 10%

Surface of the vineyards

0.5 Ha

Soil

calcareous and clayish

Vineyards

the vineyard is located in Castagnole Monferrato, grown in guyot system. Exposition is West. Altitude 220-230 mt. a.s.l.

Harvest

cluster thinning in July and August, hand crafted harvest in September

Wine making process

after destemming and pressing, skin maceration process follows for 10 days. Fermentation is at controlled temperature (27/28°C) with addition of indigenous yeasts. After the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is transferred in steel tank where the malolactic fermentation takes place. The wine will then be transferred in barrique, where it will remain for at least 12 months. The bottling is carried out without filtering the wine. The wine remains in bottle for aging for additional 6 months before distribution

Characteristics

intense garnet red with typical purple reflections. Complex with aromas of black and red berries, scents of vanilla and pepper. Velvety and elegant, full body, well balanced, with soft tannins

Tasting temperatures

18 °C

Food arrangements

it is a wine for all meals. Perfectly paired with salami, eggs, soups, risotto, fresh and seasoned cheese, or with lamb and game