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Wine name:
Arte
Denomination:
LANGHE ROSSO
Classification:
DOC
Production area:
Monforte d'Alba (Cuneo)
Cru:
Vineyard extension:
2.50
Blend:
Barbera -
10%
Nebbiolo -
90%
Vineyard age (year of planting):
Barbera:
1965
Nebbiolo:
1985
Soil type:
Tufaceous and clayey marl
Exposure:
South, South-West. Altitude: 350 meters above sea level
Vinification and ageing:
Maceration with the skins in steel rotary fermentors for 10-12 days for Nebbiolo grapes and for 10-14 days for Barbera grapes, ageing in new French oak barriques for 16-18 months
Colour:
Intense ruby red
Nose:
Ample, ethereal, complex, black cherries, plum, liquorice
Flavour:
Rich, full-bodied, soft, fresh, velvety and ripe tannins, long finish
Serving suggestions:
Elaborate meat dishes, seasoned cheese
Average no. bottles/year:
13500
Suggested serving temperature (degrees °C):
18-20
Alcohol %:
14.5
Dry extract g/l :
33.3
Acidity g/l :
6.2
Grape yield per hectare quintals:
55/60
Vintage:
2007
Notes:
The Nebbiolo grapes are from the Ginestra, Pajana, Bussia, Mosconi and Manzoni vineyards (Monforte d'Alba)
Ratings:
L'Espresso 16/20
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