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Named for the ancient tradition of submerging the cap for 90 days prior to racking, this wine is a powerhouse, capable of cellaring for decades.
Winemaker: Claudio Fenocchio
Grapes: Nebbiolo
Farming: Organic practicing
Terroir: Village of Monforte d’Alba, from the 5Ha vineyard cru of Bussia. Hilly area at about 300 Meters above sea level, facing Southwest. Elvezian with clayey and calcareous sediments, rich in iron 35 year old vines.
Vinification: Traditional method- natural fermentation without added yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Ancient technique of splinting or immersion of the shell up to 90 days. This process allows an elegant racking of the wine as it retains some of the noble elements present in the skins
Aging: 6 months in stainless steel tanks, four years in large capacity Slavonian oak barrels (35-50 hl) and a subsequent refinement in the bottle
Tasting Notes: The color is an intense garnet red with orange reflections. Intense aromas typical of nebbiolo, rose, truffle, leather. On the palate it shows hints of black cherry, truffle, spices and notes of aromatic herbs. Subtle and velvety tannin texture of considerable depth and complexity. The persistence is pleasantly long. Open a few hours before enjoying.
Critical Acclaim:
- 92 PTS, WINE ADVOCATE
- 93 PTS, WINE ENTHUSIAST
- 94 PTS, JAMES SUCKLING
- 93 PTS, VINOUS