Pensiero
Selections
Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
Ciabot San Pietro
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Area
Langhe e Roero
Soil type
Loose soil with predominant sands Yellow stratified to marble benches Limestone mixed with sand
Exposure and altitude
South/ south-west - Mid-hillsides’ estate vineyard
System
Guyot 4.000-5.000 plants/ha
Harvest
First, second ten days of October
Gradation
13,5% vol
Temperature
16-18 °C
Size
0,75 L
Technical notes
Vinification: fermentation with maceration for 10-12 days at a temperature of 28° C.
Ageing: in barriques and casks (oak from Allier) for 12 months followed in the bottle.
Pairings
Excellent with fairly demanding main courses, preferably meat-based without being over-elaborate, and with cold cuts and medium-mature cheeses
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