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| This comes from Lombardy’s
Oltrepo Pavese,
literally “other side of the Po River from
Pavia”. It is bordered by Piedmont, Liguria and Emilia-Romagna. The
area makes some
wonderful
wines that often don’t get the attention they truly deserve. The name, "Clelia", on the label is in honor of Grandmother Clelia, who worked in the family vineyards until she died at 98. Tasting Notes: This reflects the same elegant, earthy complexity that made its Nebbiolo kin famous in neighboring Piedmont: dark strawberry fruit, interwoven with hints of wet autumn forest, violets, leather and tar. Review: “This fine red showcases the varietal character of Nebbolio with deep red fruit and floral violets. Mouth-filling, stylish black fruit adds a whiff of new oak from a year in French barriques, but it's handled well.” Robin Garr's 30 Second Wine Advisor - 9/14/07 |
Region:
Lombardy
Classification: Provincia di Pavia, IGT Area of Production: The grapes are produced in "Ca' Nicelli" vineyards, Rovescala (PAVIA) Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo Soil: Calcium Average Age of Vines: 8 years Trellising System: Guyot Density of Plants: 1700 per acre Production per Acre: 2.23 tons Vinification Technique: Temperature controlled fermentation on skins, 22º to 24º C, for 7-8 days. Use of reductive techniques to enhance fruit flavors. Induced malolactic fermentation. Maturation: Aged 1 year in French oak barrels. Total Acidity: 5.7 g/l Residual Sugar: 2.0 g/l PH: 3.38 Alcohol: 13.5% Total Cases Produced: 2,910 |