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Viinin Kuvailu
The Story
GRAPE VARIETIES: pinot nero
GROWING LOCATION: comune di Serralunga d’Alba
VINEYARD POSITION AND ALTITUDE: vineyard stretches over a hillside facing east
SOIL: white clay, interspersed with layers of chalky sand
WINE TRAINING SYSTEM: guyot
PLANTING DENSITY: 4.300 plants/ha
GRAPE HARVEST: end of August, beginning of September
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12% vol
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 6-8° C
BOTTLE SIZE AWAILABLE (lt): 0,75 – 1,5 – ...
Wine Information
TASTING NOTES: In the glass its golden colour with green highlights is accompanied by a very fine and persistent perlage. Deep, complex aromas conjure up white-fleshed fruit, such as peaches and pears, along with toasted nuts and fresh bread. The great structure of pinot noir combines nicely on the palate with the sweet mousse and crisp acidity. A long, lingering aftertaste features luscious, spicy sensations.
PAIRINGS: Wonderful aperitif, ...
Vuosikerta 2005
Italy Vintage Report by Tb: 2005 was a very difficult year for producers. A dry and chilly summer turned into a rainy August. Piedmont was battered by hailstorms and a disease affecting the Baco 22, which dries out and eventually kills the vine. Tuscany was also hit by chilly, rainy weather and the challenges these pose for vineyards. It can be said that 2005 was entirely a winemaker's year, even if it was somewhat desperate.
