Short Description
Production | Red Wine |
Denomination | Albugnano DOC Superiore |
Region | Monferrato Piedmont |
Location | Albugnano (Asti) |
Terroir | The highest hill in the Monferrato, at 560m, chalky soil, light, colour, limited rainfall, fully exposed to the south / southwest |
Area | 5’000 m2 |
Grapes | Nebbiolo (100%) |
Colour | Ruby red, transparent, with slightly orange reflections |
Fragrance | Intense, with typical nuances of violets and cherries, strong, but pleasing tannins fresh for every day |
Cultivation | limited production: 1’600 plants per acre, traditional cultivation, hand pruned, no systemic treatment |
In order to unfold the wine’s full potential we advice to let it brief opened before serving at 18-20°C.
Typical Regional Dishes
White Piedmontese Truffles
Seasonal Risottos
Agnolotti Piemontesi
Meat, especially venison as pheasant
Brasato al Nebbiolo
Local Salame
Cheese with honey, fruits, nuts
Chocolate deserts