Nebbiolo Coste della Sesia, Travaglini

NEBBIOLO COSTE DELLA SESIA

D.O.C.

Area

Northern - Piedmont, 4,500-5,000 vines per hectar

Altitude

280-350 meters (900-1,150 ft.)

Exposure

South-West

Varietal composition

100% Nebbiolo

Yield output

max. 8,000 kg per hectar

Cultivation

Guyot

Soil

rocky and abundant minerals of iron which give the typical reddish colour to the indigenous rock

Climate

typical of the piedmont area, in respect to that of the plain. It permits an even distribution of precipitation between both spring and autumn, and a ventilation of the vineyard supported by almost daily “descending” winds brought about by the Alpine bow. In the winter, snow is frequent, which supports the slow process of sedimentation of the soil

Harvest

first part of October

Winemaking

crushed and macerated for about 12-14 days in stain-less steel tanks at controlled temperature. The wine stays for 4 month in stain-less steel tanks, ages 10 months in Slovenian oak casks

Wine Description

a pomegranate red wine; with delicate mineral note with hints of violet, rose and liquorice. Well balanced, with silky tannins and a long and smooth finish

Food matches

starters, pasta dishes, roasted meat and cheese

Serving temperature

18/20° C

Shelf life

5-6 years, if stored correctly

Alcohol

13.0 %Vol

Acidity

5.5 g/Lt

Sugar residual

1.1 g/Lt