Terre Alfieri Nebbiolo Superiore “Facin”
denominazione di origine controllata e garantita
A red wine of noble origins obtained from the vinification of the selected 100% Nebbiolo grapes of our granfather “Facin”’s vineyard. our granfather “Facin”’s vineyard. The sun drenched hills of this land gives this wine its unmistakable perfumes and flavours; excellent features that place it in the aristocracy of the great wines. The wine ages 12-14 moths in barrels.
Grape variety: Nebbiolo.
Geographical location: Canale (CN) Piedmont, Italy.
Vineyard characteristics: Well-exposed hilly vineyard. The soil is dry, sandy and rich in minerals. The vines are cultivated with the Guyot system.
Vinification: De-stemming and crushing of the hand-picked and the perfectly ripe grapes, immediately upon the arrival of the winecellar. Fermentation with maceration on the skins for 14-15 days. Pumping over every day, to get the maximal extraction of the skins. Racking and immediate control of the malolactic fermentation.
Maturation and aging: Fined in barrels for 12-14 months and finally bottled.
Organoleptic characteristics: Ruby red colour with garnet tints that become more accentuated over the years; harmonious, dry and tannic flavour.
Served at 18°C.
Available in bottles:
0.75 L Bottle – 3 L Jeroboam Bottle
A fine wine ideal with roasts, wild game, grilled meats, pasta dishes and mature cheeses.
