Nebbiolo d’Alba "MICHET" DOC MARCHESI DI BAROLO

Made from 100% pure Nebbiolo grapes. The vinification foresees that the grapes, just harvested, arrive in the cellar intact and is quickly crushed and gently destemmed to extract from the skin and from the outer area of the berry only the most noble and aromatic fractions. The fermentation, at controlled temperature, takes place in thermo conditioned tanks. The maceration on the skins lasts about 8 days, during which are carried out periodic soft pumping over, so as to allow the must to appropriate all the trace elements present and to gently extract the coloring material. Racking only happens when all the sugar has turned into alcohol. The aging of the wine after decanting in vitrified cement vats, specially made with a cork insulation, keeps for a long time the post-fermentative temperature of about 22 ºS. C. In this way malolactic fermentation starts and ends spontaneously in a short time. The wine is aged in small oak barrels and assembled in traditional large Slavonian oak barrels that help to make it harmonious and balanced, increasing the finesse of the bouquet. The maturation plateau is between 2 and 8 years.

Characteristics of this wine from Piedmont

On the examination of the aspect this wine has a ruby red color, tending to garnet. The scent combines the fruity scents of raspberry and the ethereal and spicy scents of violet and vanilla. The taste is broad and harmonious and balanced, with sweet tannins, never too much in evidence. Delicate note boisé.

Suggested food pairings while tasting this red wine from Piedmont

A traditional Piedmontese wine that perfectly accompanies tasty appetizers, pasta dishes with rich seasonings, roasted meats or stews. It is an ideal companion for cold cuts and mature cheeses. The optimal serving temperature is 16 ºC in a large glass that promotes oxygenation.