| Located in the heart
of Piedmont
near the city of Alba, the Valdinera estate has been farmed by the
Careglio
family for four generations. At present, it consists of about 41 acres
of which 22 are vineyards. Currently, “Beppe” Careglio grows Barbera,
Favorita, Arneis and, of course, Nebbiolo.
From the sunniest part of the estate
where
the vineyards bathe in the sun, comes the “Sontuoso”. From the
word
“Sumptuous” in Italian, this wine has all the classic qualities you
want
in a fine Nebbiolo: a mouthful of dry, dark black cherry fruit enhanced
by a pleasing interlacing of soft but firm tannins.
* * (Two
Stars) Very Good - Distinctive
"Lovely
wine that expresses some of the smoky notes of Barolo and the fresh red
berry flavors of simpler Alba wines." Food&Wine's
Wine Guide 2007
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Region: Piedmont
Classification: Nebbiolo Alba
DOC
Area of Production: Corneliano
d'Alba
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Soil: Clay, chalk on top of
sandstone
Average Age of Vines: 25 years
Trellising System: Guyot
Production per Acre: 2 tons
Vinification Technique:
Controlled
temperatures in stainless steel
Total Acidity: 5.4 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2 g/l
PH: 3.4
Alcohol: 14%
Total Cases Produced: 1,040
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