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VINE: 100% Nebbiolo in subtypes Lampia e Michet ( in Monteu Roero area). EXPOSURE: South/Southwest. ELEVATION: 310 - 320 M. above sea level TYPE OF CULTIVATION: Guyot low piemontese with 6.000 vines per hectare. SOIL: Predominance of sands dating back to the Astiano vines, sandy layers alternating with small sandstone brick red layers which, when mixed, make the soil particularly permeable and light.. PLANTING: 1972. HARVEST: Handpicket and put into small basket. FILTERING: no. CLIMATE: Characterised by wet currents from the south of the Atlantic Ocean, precipation levels are among the lowest in this area, between 650 and 720 mm per year, with maximum seasonal rains in the spring and in late autumn and the minimum during the months of July and August. DATES OF THE HARVEST: from the October 12 - 27, 1997. AVERAGE GRAPE YIELD PER HECTARE: 70 Quintals. WINEMAKING: After removing the stems and stalks, fermentation with a submerged maceration is performed for approximately 20 days, with daily culling and mixing during the first week. Then decanting and further maturation are carried out in aok casks for 12 months. BOTTLING DATE: september 15, 2000. |
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WINE SPECIFICATIONS NEBBIOLO D'ALBA
"AN SEL BRUN" 1999 MEALS TO MATCH WITH: Excellent with braised meat and aromatic herbs, with truffles and mushrooms. Good combination with strong-flavored cheeses and with truffled fondue. FOR INFORMATION AND ORDERS: nocente@nocente.com |
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