Rizieri - Nebbiolo d'Alba Doc - 2023

Awards: 90 p IWSC - 92 p Decanter

Harmonious and structured, with a bouquet and elegance reminiscent of Barolo.

Nebbiolo d'Alba

• Designation: DOC
• Grape variety: Nebbiolo
• Production area: Sorì del Ricchino, Diano d'Alba
• Altitude and position: 350 m above sea level; south/southwest
• Soil: calcareous and clayey with sandy veins

IN THE VINEYARD

• Port de la plante : Guyot
• Fertilization: natural manure, green manure
• Harvest: by hand in 20 kg crates; October
• Average production: 45 hl/ha

IN THE CELLAR

• Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for 15-18 days. Malolactic fermentation in wood.
• Aging: Over 12 months in French oak barrels of 25 hl and tonneaux of 500 l.

TASTING NOTES

• Color: Medium intense ruby red with garnet red reflections and good transparency
• Bouquet: Rose hip, ripe red fruits and cherries in alcohol. Notes of face powder, dark chocolate and hazelnut.
• Palate: Elegant, harmonious with velvety tannins and a long finish.

EVOLUTION AND FOODPAIRING

• Evolution : 15-20 years

  Foodpairing : Handmade tajarin with white truffle from Alba, game, roasted and braised meats, aged cheeses.