2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 6.19 g/L
Grape Varieties Nebbiolo, Vespolina and Croatina; percentages not stated.
Region Coste della Sesia
Soil Lessona parcels have acidic, Mineral-rich sandy soils formed from pliocene marine sands over igneous rock, Mixed with more recent glacial sediment; some fruit comes from madonna degli angeli in brusnengo.
Vine Age Some fruit was sourced from the 45–90-year-old Madonna degli Angeli vineyard.
Fermentation Vessels Open-topped wooden fermenters.
Pressing Method Destemmed And Gently Pressed After Manual Sorting.
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 25 days
Barrel Size 15
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Fruit came from Ormeggio, Castagnola and Belvedere vineyards in Lessona, with some fruit from Madonna degli Angeli in Brusnengo. Grapes were manually sorted, destemmed, gently pressed and gravity-fed into fermentation tanks; the cap received regular punch-downs.
Tasting Notes Vibrant ruby red; fresh and juicy mid-palate; aromatic red fruit, occasional herbs, supple approachable tannins, balanced acidity, and a savoury, long finish.
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