The wines of the Selection of the Order of the Knights of the Truffle and Wines of Alba can only be purchased at the Piedmontese Regional Wine Shop.
Via Castello, 5
12060 Grinzane Cavour (CN) - Italia
Tel: +39 0173.262159
enoteca@castellogrinzane.com
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Favorita
SOIL COMPOSITION: North West exposition, altitude 300 m a.s.l. These hills, of recent geological formation, have on the surface a mainly calcareous soil, with a high presence of quartz sand and very fine limestone, which alternate with compact layers of gray sandstone.
AVERAGE PLANTING YEAR: 1995, traditional Guyot.
HARVEST: Manual, beginning September
VINIFICATION AND AGEING: Immediately after harvesting, the grapes are taken to cold storage rooms where they undergo a reduction in temperature up to 6 °C, which is essential for preserving the aromas during pressing. Cold
maceration in contact with the skins for 4 hours. Fermentation in stainless at 16°C, refining on the g
fine lees for about 5 months.