Vintage 2020
Alcohol 14%
Rizieri

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Variety: 100% Nebbiolo

Production Area:
A single vineyard within the Sorì del Ricchino, Diano d'Alba (CN), in the heart of the Langhe.

Altitude and Exposure:
350 m above sea level; full South.

Soil:
The deepest layers are formed by the S. Agata marls, while the superficial layers are calcareous-clayey. Alkaline pH.

Year of Planting:
2001

Type of Growth:: Guyot

Fertilizer:
Natural manure, green manure

Soil Management:
Only hoeing and mowing in the rows

Harvest:
By hand in small crates; beginning- to mid-October

Yield per Hectare:
40 hl

Fermentation:
In stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with a maceration of more than 12-18 days. Malolactic fermentation in oak.

Aging:
Over 12 months in traditional French oak barrels (25 hl) and tonneaux (500 L).

Bottling:
Upon a passage in stainless steel tanks, it is bottled without filtration and rests 12 months before being released on the market.

Release:
30 months after harvesting.

Bottles Produced:
About 5.000

Tasting Notes:
In the glass, it is bright ruby-red with garnet reflections. Intense nose with aromas reminiscent of marinated cherries and raspberries, and spicy hints of dark chocolate in the background. In the mouth, it is elegant, harmonious with good freshness, velvety tannins and a long finish. Perfect reflection of the variety of origin, it shares bouquet and elegance with the Barolo with a lightness that goes well with any meal.

Serving Suggestions:
Perfect combination with roasted or stewed meats. It is the noble compendium for the hand-made tajarin with white truffle of Alba. Excellent with aged cheeses.

Service Temperature:
18°C (64°F)

Evolution:
A long-lived wine that can be stored for 7-8 years. We recommend keeping the bottle in the horizontal position, in the dark, at a constant temperature.

*price per bottle does not include deposit or HST