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Albarosa

Grape variety:100% Nebbiolo

Production area: Boca, Prato Sesia

Exposure of the vineyards: South, South-West

Altitude of the vineyards: 400-460 metres above sea level

Surface area:0.5 hectares

Age of the vineyards: 15 years

Soil composition: land rich in quartziferous porphyry which makes the soil acidic and sterile, very suitable for growing vines

Training system: Guyot

Number of vines per hectare:5,400 plants/hectare

Yield per hectare:8,000 kilograms/hectare

Harvest: Once the grapes are ripe at the end of September, they are harvested and sorted by hand to ensure the highest quality and best features of the bunches

Vinification:Gentle contact of the must with the skins during pressing. Clarification by cooling the must and controlled-temperature fermentation

Aging:1 month in steel tanks

Description

Colour

Soft pink

Smell

Persistent bouquet rich in floral and fruity notes

Taste

Fresh and delicate, with the personality of Nebbiolo

Pairings

Delicate and fish dishes. Also excellent for aperitifs