COSTA CATTERINA - THE WINES

Nebbiolo d'Alba Superiore D.O.C.

Area of production: Parish of Castellinaldo and Castagnito
Height above sea level: 350 m
Sun exposion: North-east, south
Year planted: 1980

Nebbiolo is a grand wine, the pride of the Roero territory that stands out for its finesse and elegance. It is one of the oldest red grapevines of Piedmont. According to some, it is named after fog “Nebbia” as due to its late ripening it is harvested in the autumn when the first fog arrives.

TECHNICAL SHEET

Classification: Appellation of controlled origin (D.O.C.)
Type of wine: Still red for ageing
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
Colour: Ruby red with garnet red highlights.
Bouquet: Intense and delicate with hints of fruits of the forest, raspberries, cherries soaked in alcohol and liquirice. Taste: Full bodied, persistant, intense and tannic.
Serving temperature: 16-18 ° C
Food pairings: Red meat, seasoned cheeses and game.
Ageing: Wood, bottled 2 years after the harvest
Bottle size: 0.75 cl.
Alcohol percentage: 14% (it can vary for each vintage).

Vinification: After around a month of being in the steel tanks for the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is transferred into big wooden casks of 30hl where it will remain for 24 months. Once the wine has been bottled, it will be aged in the bottles for 6 months.