Loazzolo Vendemmia Tardiva, Borgo Maragliano

LOAZZOLO VENDEMMIA TARDIVA

Vendemmia Tardiva - D.O.C.

Vine variety

Moscato Bianco di Canelli 100%. Our vineyard dates from 1948 and the Loazzolo Late Harvest is the highest expression of the Moscato grape. This wine is the result of a singular and unique vagary. The grapes are harvested very late, between the last days of November up to the 8th of December, when the few remaining fruits are completely covered with the distinctive mould called Botritis Nobile
Altitude

450 metres above sea level

Slope

South-Western facing with a 30% incline

Pruning system

Low Guyot

Average yield in hectolitres

21 per hectare

Production technology

When the remaining bunches of grapes in the vineyard are covered with Botritis Nobile and are the colour of golden straw they are slowly and carefully harvested. Fermentation in small oak barrels (225 litres) follows this frugal harvest. Careful filtration controls the fermentation process over the next three years. A significant amount of the sugars arising from the over-ageing of the grapes are transformed into alcohol forming the Loazzolo

Tasting notes

Intense, persistent and pronounced fragrance with hints of dried sage, confectionery, vanilla and honey. Sweet-non-sweet taste, ample, elegant and caressing body; with a velvety texture and a lively foundation

Gastronomic matching

Best served at a temperature of 14-15°C in crystal tulip glasses, it may be enjoyed with goose liver, mature cheeses, petit fours, hazelnut cake and zabaione liqueur flavoured custard. It may also be poured over strawberries, peaches and pears

Oenological characteristics

Effective alcoholic content 12 % vol.

Total alcoholic content 19,5 % vol. - Sugar residue 125 gr/l