Grape variety: Nebbiolo, Vespolina
Production area: Boca, Prato Sesia
Exposure of the vineyards: South, South-West
Altitude of the vineyards: 400-460 metres above sea level
Surface area: 2.5 hectares
Age of the vineyards: 0.5 ha 50 years; 2 ha 15 years
Soil composition: land rich in porphyry which makes the soil acidic and sterile
Training system: Guyot
Number of vines per hectare: 4,500 plants/hectare
Yield per hectare: 7,000-8,000 kilograms/hectare
Harvest: Early October, manual selection and harvesting
Vinification: Immediately after harvesting, the Vespolina and Nebbiolo grapes are destemmed and pressed. After 15 days on the skins and daily pumping over, the wine is placed in steel tanks where temperature-controlled malolactic fermentation takes place with natural indigenous yeasts. Extremely low in sulphites
Aging: 34 months, of which at least 18 in Slavonian oak barrels. Bottle aging for at least 4 months. On the market after 3 and a half years from the harvest
Vivid and bright garnet
Elegant and fine nose. Nuances of dark berries, ripe black plums, blood oranges, dried medicinal herbs, violets, roses and wilted irises. Sweet to dark spicy notes of cardamom and liquorice.
The palate is fresh and savoury. Rightly taut with tannin, outlining the wine’s aptitude for ageing. Lingering finish. Excellent immediately, but it will surprise you after a few years in the bottle.
Meat dishes, cold cuts and mature cheeses.
