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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