Monferrato Rosso Rivaia DOC
Production: The Nebbiolo grape, widely grown in Monferrato in the pre-phylloxera age, characterizes this wine. The vineyards face south-southwest with limestone marl soil; the production per hectare is 5 t. Manual harvest takes place in early October.
Winemaking process: The alcoholic fermentation takes place at a temperature of about 30 ° C in the early days, for an optimum extraction of the anthocyanins, then continues at 28 ° C until the end, for a gentle extraction of the tannins. The malolactic fermentation is carried out before the introduction of wood.
Refinement: The aging is carried out half in barrels of 225 liters and half in barrels of 30 hl, for a period of about 36 months, and after bottling it rests for at least 6-9 months.
Colour: Red intense, bright ruby.
Scent/Nose: Ethereal, with notes of raspberry, blackberry and spices.
Taste: Full beginning, silky, balanced, harmonious and persistent.
Matching: Excellent with stews, braised meats and wild boar.
Serving temperature: 18° C.