Piemonte | Italy

Complex bouquet showing typical rose nuances as well as layers of spice and woodland fruits. The palate is full-bodied, with hints of cherry, dark chocolate and prunes with firm sweet tannins on the finish. The sweet ripe berry fruit makes it approachable now or can be cellared for 10 years.

About the Producer

The Poderi Colla vineyards have a southerly exposure and is situated at between 240 and 280 metres above sea level. Some of the vines were planted in 1970, some in 1980 and some in 1995.

Harvesting is usually done between 5th to 15th October. The Nebbiolo grapes are destalked and pressed and the must is macerated on the skins for around 12 to 15 days at 30 degrees Centigrade. Followed by a malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine is transferred to some Slavonian and some French oak casks (partly new) and left to mature for 12 to 14 months

Food Pairing

Goes very well with red meats, fowl and hearty casseroles