Type: Full bodied red wine for ageing
Name of vineyard: San Michele
Location and geographical exposure: In the township of Canale. The terrain has South/West exposure, hilltop
Soil: calcareous, sandy, clayey
Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Yield/hectare: 6000 Kg of grapes
Training system: Guyot with fruit bearing canes of 8-10 buds
Harvest time: Middle of October. Harvested by hand into 20 Kg-capacity plastic perforated boxes
Vinification method: Crushing with de-stemming, 10/12 day maceration. Alcoholic fermentation in steel vats
Ageing: oak casks
Color: Intense ruby red
Nose: Intense, rich with hints of black fruit, and spices; in continuous evolution
Taste: Intense, with character with a long and persistent finish; very elegant
Best with: Braised meats, steaks and cheeses
Serve at: 16° - 18° C
Storage and duration: Over 10 years with horizontal lay down