Review: "A beam of pure cherry anchors this rich, fleshy red. Strawberry, iron, tobacco, wild thyme and rosemary flavors chime in, all supported by a line of dusty tannins. Best from 2027 through 2047. 800 cases made, 250 cases imported." - 95 points - Wine Spectator/Bruce Sanderson
Description: Garnet red colour. The nose is rich and deep. You can perceive notes of hay, violet, tobacco, white pepper, wild mint and liquorice. Robust on the palate, with a taut, mineral finish. The tannins are dense but silky and well balanced. 100% Nebbiolo.
Vinification: from a single vineyard in the Le Coste di Monforte MGA. The vineyard is 45 years old, stands at an altitude of 440 metres and faces south-east. The soil is of medium texture with whitish marls. Fermentation lasts about 3 weeks and is carried out in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 27°C. The skins remain in contact with the wine during post-fermentation maceration, using the ancient submerged cap method, for a further 4 weeks. After racking, the wine remains in stainless steel for malolactic fermentation and is then racked into barrels.
Ageing: about 24 months in 25 hl oak casks and 12 months in cement tanks.
