CONTESSA DI CASTIGLIONE NEBBIOLO D’ALBA DOC
Elegant and refined red wine that exemplifies the exceptional quality of the Nebbiolo grapes. This wine is characterized by its intense aroma of violets and roses, with subtle hints of red fruit and spices notes that create a complex and alluring bouquet. On the palate, Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC offers a full-bodied, velvety texture that is balanced by a good acidity and a robust tannic structure.
Food pairings: Ideal with savory red meat dishes, soft cheeses and vegetarian first courses. Nebbiolo is also perfect with spicy foods found in many international cuisines.
CONTESSA DI CASTIGLIONE NEBBIOLO D’ALBA DOC
Tasting notes
Harvest: first weeks of October. Pressing, picking the wood from the bunches of grapes; fermentation, in big tanks with skins and selected yeasts, at controlled temperature, never over 25°C, till the complete transformation of the natural sugars. Frequently poured off (3 to 4 times) from November to March, to favour the natural decantation of the skins. Aged at least one year in big oak barrels, then further refinement in small barrels. After filtration, bottling of the Nebbiolo wine. Recommended consumption one year after the harvest; good vintages allow to consume it even for longer time.
The grapes of the highest quality produced by this vine are suitable for producing the so-called "noble" wines, that is, those characterized by a great body and a longer duration. Wines made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes are Barbaresco, Barolo, Nebbiolo d'Alba and Carema. The first historical references that testify to its presence in Piedmont and, in particular, in the Asti and Langhe date back to the thirteenth century.
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