Nose

Aromatic range of rose petals, honey and lychee.

Palate

The wine has a full-bodied structure, and is lasting in the finish. A wine with greatness that promises special enjoyment both now and after many years of aging.

Growing Conditions

- Elevation of the vineyards: 310 - 350 m a.s.l.
- Hillside vineyards in Niclara and Cortaccia
- Soil: chalk gravel moraine soil in Niclara, loamy soil in Cortaccia

Harvest

The grapes are harvested by hand.

Winemaking

After eight hours of maceration, 80% is fermented in concrete vats and matured for ten month on the fine lees. The remaining 20% is fermented in small oak barrels (450l) and matured for ten month on the first lees. Finally, the wine is allowed to mature additional six months in the bottle

Aging

- 80% 10 months in concrete vats on the fine lees
- 20% 10 months in small oak barrels (450l) on the first lees

Appearance

From luminous to golden yellow.

Food Pairing

Grilled fish, shellfish, Asian and hot dishes, blue cheese.