Roero
denominazione di origine controllata
VINE: 100% Nebbiolo.
EXPOSURE: South/Southwest.
ELEVATION: 310 - 320 M. above sea level
TYPE OF CULTIVATION: Guyot low Piemontese with 6.000 vines per hectare.
SOIL: Predominance of sands dating back to the Astiano with sandy layers alternating with small sandstone in brick red layers which, when mixed, make the soil particularly permeable and light.
HARVEST: Handpicket and put into small baskets.
CLIMATE: Characterised by wet currents from the south of the Atlantic Ocean, precipation levels are among the lowest in this area, between 650 and 720 mm per year, with maximum seasonal rains in the spring and in late autumn and the minimum during the months of July and August.
AVERAGE GRAPE YIELD PER HECTARE: 70 Quintals.
WINEMAKING: After removing the stems and stalks, fermentation with a submerged maceration is performed for approximately 20 days, with daily culling and mixing during the first week. Then decanting and further maturation are carried out in oak casks for 10 months.
FILTERING: no.
WINE SPECIFICATIONS ROERO: Alcohol Percentage: 13 % vol.
MEALS TO MATCH WITH: Excellent with white roasted meat, fine poultry and grilled red meat. Medium and well seasoned cheese.
PACKAGING: 6 - 750 ml bottles packed in boxes.
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