"GRATUS"
COLLINE NOVARESI NEBBIOLO DOC
Production Area: The wine is exclusively produced with grapes of the vineyard called “Vigna Cristiana”, placed in Traversagna region, in Boca and Prato Sesia villages.
Grape Varieties: Nebbiolo 85% - Vespolina 15%
Vineyard’s age: 35 years
Vineyard’s area: 3 ha
Soil profile: Volcanic Porphyry
Farming method: Guyot and Silvoz systems
Yield: 40q/ha
Wine Processing and production: The grape, grown accordingly to the organic agricultural methods, is harvested by selecting and eliminating the unripe bunches and grapes. After the pressing and a 7-9 days fermenting process, the wine is poured in stainless steel containers and repoured in order to eliminate the dregs. The wine, aged for 8 months in traditional oak barrels (2500 lt), is bottled after filtering in the Ai Valloni Estate.
Organoleptic Characteristics: ruby red, fruity with scents of raspberry, young and with some spicy notes thanks to Vespolina grape softly tannic, equilibrated and harmonic. Good capacity to age. Persistent and well structured
Pairings: First courses, especially risotto; red meats, salami, wild game and cheeses
Grape Varieties: Nebbiolo 85% - Vespolina 15%
Vineyard’s age: 35 years
Vineyard’s area: 3 ha
Soil profile: Volcanic Porphyry
Farming method: Guyot and Silvoz systems
Yield: 40q/ha
Wine Processing and production: The grape, grown accordingly to the organic agricultural methods, is harvested by selecting and eliminating the unripe bunches and grapes. After the pressing and a 7-9 days fermenting process, the wine is poured in stainless steel containers and repoured in order to eliminate the dregs. The wine, aged for 8 months in traditional oak barrels (2500 lt), is bottled after filtering in the Ai Valloni Estate.
Organoleptic Characteristics: ruby red, fruity with scents of raspberry, young and with some spicy notes thanks to Vespolina grape softly tannic, equilibrated and harmonic. Good capacity to age. Persistent and well structured
Pairings: First courses, especially risotto; red meats, salami, wild game and cheeses