The most important Roero red wine, the Roero D.O.C.G., comes from the “Braja” vine-yard. The word means “shout”, and it is in an excellent position in the borough of Santo Stefano Roero, characterised by a land that is particularly suitable for the cultivation of Nebbiolo grapes.
VINE:
100% Nebbiolo
VINE-YARD:
Cru Braja, in the borough of Santo Stefano Roero.
YEAR PLANTED:
1970 - 1999
VINIFICATION:
maceration in its own skins for 7 days at 28°C.
AGEING:
24 months in barriques and casks (35hl) of French oak and in bottles for 8 months.
YIELD PER HECTARE:
45 hl/ha
ORGANALEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:
intense ruby red colour, bouquet of violets and mature fruit, elegant tannin and great structure make it suitable for a long ageing period. Goes well with second plates based on meat.
TO BE SERVED AT:
18°C - 65°F
BOTTLES:
0,75l - 1,5l - 3l
