Roero Torretta

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Name: Roero Torretta
Type: full bodied red wine for ageing
Name of vineyard: Torretta
Location and geographical exposure: in the township of Canale. The terrain has South/West exposure
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: beginning 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: the wine is kept for 15 months in 500-litre casks and oak barrels
Color: intense ruby red
Nose: intense, rich with hints of black fruit, and spices, in continuous evolution
Taste: intense, with character with a long, persistent finish
Best with: braised meats, steaks, cheeses
Serve at: 18° C
Storage and duration: over 10 years with horizontal lay down
Bottle sizes: 0,75 lt., 1,5 lt. e 3 lt.