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Selections
Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC
Marne Brune
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Area
Langhe Albesi
Soil type
yellow sans and calcareous marl mixed with gravel
Exposure and altitude
South,south-west - 200/300m asl
System
Guyot 4500 plants/ha
Harvest
first ten days of October
Gradation
14% vol
Temperature
16-18 °C
Size
0,75 - 1,5 L
Technical notes
Vinification: fermentation with maceration for 14-15 days at a temperature of 28° C.
Ageing: in barriques (oak from Allier) for 12 months followed by a period of 6-7 months 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.
awards
2015
James Suckling
92
Wine Spectator
90
2012
Espresso
Vini Buoni d'Italia
2011
I vini di Veronelli
2009
Vini Buoni d'Italia
2008
Vini Buoni d'Italia
Bibenda
I vini di Veronelli
Gambero Rosso
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