2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.64 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 5.89 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Classification Lessona Riserva DOC
Region Lessona
Elevation 350.0 meters
Maceration 25 days
Oak Types Oak; large oval casks; no new oak
Barrel Size 15
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Fermented/macerated using a permanently submerged cap; 12 months sur lie before oak maturation.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby with garnet reflections; sour cherry, sandalwood, dried violet, leather, aromatic herbs, liquorice and mineral notes; structured palate with velvety tannins, fresh acidity, and a long finish recalling pine resin, dried herbs and sea salt.
Food Pairing Finanziera piemontese; guinea fowl with truffle; aged Castelmagno; red meat; feathered game; grilled dishes; offal; aged cheese; pasta or baked pasta; terrines and pâtés.
Vintages
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 0.4 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Classification Lessona Riserva
Region Lessona
Soil Pliocene marine sands over indigenous rock, Combined with more recent glacial sediment; acidic soil (ph 4.5–5.5) rich in iron, Manganese, Aluminium and zinc.
Elevation 350.0 meters
Orientation South-West-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Open-topped wooden fermenters
Pressing Method Destemmed And Gently Pressed After Manual Sorting; Berries Gravity-Fed Into The Fermentation Tank.
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 28 days
Oak Types Used French oak
Barrel Size 1500
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Manual sorting, destemming, gentle pressing and gravity transfer; fermentation with natural yeasts and regular punch-downs during 28 days of skin maceration.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby; red fruit, raspberry, cranberry, liquorice and spice; silky, rounded palate with dark fruit, clove, a slight herbaceous note, ripe tannins and a smooth finish.