Barbera d’Asti SuperioreDenominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

“This wine is traditionally known as the wine of humble people who used to cultivate it without a specific knowledge. Nowadays, the Barbera d’Asti is a famous and representative regional wine. Produced by the people and made popular by the people.”

A vineyard with strong identity

The peculiarity of this wine is the initial scent of plum, jam and vanilla then. Delicate bouquet, intense flavours: full-­bodied but still mellow that combines together with a hint of acidity typical of Barbera.

The vineyardLocation: Nearby the village of NizzaAltitude: 270 m above the sea level.Soil: clayDensity: 5000 plants per HaTrimming technique: Guyot

Vinification

Grape: Barbera 100%Harvest: mid September

Vinification

fermentation at 30°C, 12 days of maceration with good use of the “delèstage” technique (rack and return)Aging: 1 year in new and second and third round French oak barriques.Bottling in autumn, with waning moon.

The wineAnalytical dataAlcoholic content: 14% by volumeSugar: 1 g/lTotal Acidity: 6,0 g/l

Food affinity

Perfect with traditional Piedmont dishes like boiled meet or mature cheese with fruit mustards. To be served at 18°C.

Our suggestion

Fritto misto alla Piemontese (a Piedmont traditional fried dish which combines fried vegetables, meat, fruit and regional biscuits)The ideal vintage: 3-­5 years

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Langhe NebbioloDenominazione di Origine Controllata

The Langhe Nebbiolo is the honest, young and straightforward expression of the Nebbiolo vine, symbol of the Langhe territory.

The Nebbiolo Identity

It appears of a pale ruby red with orange highlights, intrigues the nose with notes of violet and fresh cherries. The taste is dynamic, smooth with a pleasant end of violet. The taste is elegant and harmonious, with soft tannins.

The vineyardLocation: the village of La MorraAltitude : 300 m above the sea level.Soil: clay and hardDensity: 5000 plants per HaTrimming technique: Guyot

Vinification

Grape: Nebbiolo 100%Harvest: first week of October Vinification: fermentation at 25°C, 8 days of maceration with good use of the “delèstage” technique (rack and return)Aging: 1 year in new and second round French oak barriques, 6 months in bottleBottling in autumn, with waning moon.

The wineAnalytical dataAlcohol content: 13,5-­14% by volumeSugar: 1 g/lTotal Acidity: 5,5 g/l

Food affinity

Very versatile, fantastic if matched to cold starters like the Piedmonte Giardiniera (pickled vegeta-­bles salad), French quiches or sour pancakes. To be served at 16°C.

Our suggestion

Vitello Tonnato (chilled veal in tuna Sauce, the most popular Piedmonte entry course) The ideal vintage: 2-­5 years

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BarbarescoDenominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

The Barbaresco is produced in the areas surrounding the villages of Treiso, Neive, Barbaresco and Alba. This wine can be defined as the maximum expression of the Nebbiolo grapevine.

A Unique wineFrom the hills of Neive, the Nebbiolo offers a wine rich of flavours: notes of ripe fruit and fruit preserved in alcohol can be tasted for long along with high acidity and tannicity. The bouquet is intense, with a wide range of flowers.

The vineyard: Location: the village of NeiveAltitude: 300 m above the sea levelSoil: clayDensity: 5000 plants per HaTrimming technique: Guyot

Vinification

Grape: Nebbiolo 100%Harvest: first week of October Vinification: fermentation at 30°C, 12 days of maceration with good use of the “delèstage” technique (rack and return)Aging: 2 years in new and second round French oak barriques, 1 year in bottle.Bottling in autumn, with waning moon.

The wineAnalytical dataAlcohol content: 14-­14,5% by volumeSugar: 1 g/lTotal Acidity: 6,0 g/l

Food affinity:

Perfect with wild game, especially roasted or stewed. To be served at 18°C.

Our suggestion Lepre in Salmì (jagged hare in rich wine sauce) The ideal vintage: 10 years or more

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BaroloDenominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

Barolo, known as the wine of Kings, finds its roots in the areas surrounding the village of Barolo. It is said, to be the favourite wine of the Savoy King.

The wine of kings, the king of wines

Charming thanks to violets and black cherries fragrances, very attractive for its liquorish and full-­bodied flavours; well structured, soft and winding. Amazing for the spicy endnotes and hints of vanilla.

The vineyardLocation: The village of Barolo and La MorraAltitude: 280 m above the sea levelSoil: clay Density: 5000 plants per HaTrimming technique: Guyot

Vinification

Grape: Nebbiolo 100%Harvest: second week of October Vinification: fermentation at 30°C, 12 days of maceration with good use of the “delèstage” technique (rack and return)Aging: 3 years in new and second round French oak barriques, 1 year in bottle.Bottling in autumn, with waning moon.

The wineAnalytical dataAlcoholic content: 14-­14.5% by volumeSugar: 1 g/lTotal Acidity: 6,0 g/l

Food affinity

Its perfect match is the White Truffle. Excellent with sophisticated meat like deer, Guinea-­fowl.To be served at 18°C.

Our suggestion

Baked egg with White truffle sprinkles The ideal vintage: 6 years or more

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