Langhe Rosso 'l Me Vin

The union of Barbera and Nebbiolo grapes is a tradition of the old Piedmont. It is like in a successful marriage where one partner completes himself with the other by giving the best of them. The elegant bouquet and tannins of Nebbiolo combine with the soft fruit of cherry and plum and the acidity of Barbera to give a classy wine. medium altitude hill (200-300 m asl) with southern, southwestern exposure. Municipality of Canale, with soil characterized by sandy, ocher colored Astian marls. Vinification: The grape harvest is done by hand between the first and second ten days of October. Fermentation is traditional, carried out at a controlled temperature for about 8-12 days, with pumping over to optimize the extraction of polyphenolic substances. Aging: At least 2 years in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by an aging in steel before being bottled. Tasting notes: Red color with garnet reflections tending to purple. Pleasant bouquet reminiscent of ripe fruit and plum jam.