"Gratus" Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo DOC
Podere ai Valloni · Piemonte
Classification
Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo DOC
Variety
Nebbiolo 85 %, Vespolina 15 %
Alcohol
13 % vol
Organoleptic Notes
Intense ruby‑red colour with a complex, fruity nose of raspberry and a characteristic peppery note from the Vespolina grapes; the palate is balanced and full‑bodied with present but not dominant tannins, good persistence and elegant structure.
Winemaking
Vinification
After pressing and fermentation lasting 7–9 days, the wine is transferred to steel tanks and racked to remove the lees.
Aging
Aged for about 12 months in 25 hectolitre oak barrels before bottling.
Terroir & Vineyard
Provenance
Vigna Cristiana, Traversagna region in Boca and Prato Sesia
Vineyard
Vigna Cristiana
Soil Composition
Volcanic porphyry
Vine Training
Guyot and Silvoz
Yield per ha
40 q/ha
Harvest & Production
Harvest
Manual harvest with selection of perfectly ripe bunches
Production (bottles)
6,200
Food Pairings
risotto and savoury first coursesmeat-based main coursesgamemedium-aged cheeses