It is said that long ago, a bat tasted a bunch of grapes at night and learned an ancient secret.

Even today, his descendants trace aerial geometries over the ripening grapes, and the old secret is still revealed in a glass of Nebbiolo.

Grape variety:

Nebbiolo 100%

Plant density:

4,500 vines per hectare

Type of harvest:

manual

Soil:

Clay and limestone, alternating with marl and fossiliferous sandstone, tending to “elveziano”

Vinification:

Spontaneous fermentation on the skins in stainless steel tanks for 17 days. 80% of malolactic fermentation takes place in large Austrian oak barrels and the remaining 20% in used tonneaux and barriques.

Ageing:

12 months in Austrian oak, with subsequent bottling in November

Ageing potential:

15 years and more

Production:

4,500 bottles

Recommended Serving temperature:

18°C

Tasting Notes:

Full, elegant flavour, with soft, enveloping tannins.

Aromatic bouquet with hints of rose, red berries and spices.