Sontuoso Nebbiolo d'Alba, DOC
Valdinera
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.
The term “Nebbiolo” comes from the Italian word for fog, or “nebbia”, which appears in the autumn. The fog keeps the temperatures down, which lets the grapes develop their full flavors that characterize our Nebbiolo. From the sunniest part of the estate where the vineyards bathe in the sun, comes this “Sontuoso” (“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
Region: Piedmont
Classification: Nebiolo d'Alba DOC
Area of Production: Corneliano d'Alba
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Soil: Clay, chalk on top of sandstone
Average Age of Vines: 35 years
Trellising System: Guyot
Production per Acre: 2 tons
Vinification: Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel.
Maturation: 1 year in oak
Total Acidity: 5.11 g/l
Residual Sugar: 0.3 g/l
PH: 3.58
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total Cases Produced: 416
