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.







