Lessona 2017

Vine variety: Nebbiolo 100%
Zone of production Northern Piedmont, from winery’s estates in the village of Lessona

Vine characteristics
Elevation: 350 meters above sea level
Exposure: South-West / South-East
Vine system: classic guyot Soil: ancient marine sands, yellow in colour, with acid PH
Yeld per hectare: 30 quintals

Wine-making
Careful selection in the vineyards
Destemming and crushing
Classic fermentation without temperature control, with pumpovers and delestages
Malolactic fermentation
Aging 3 years, of which 24 months in wood (2nd and 3rd use tonneaux)
The wine is then blended and aged for a few months in concrete tanks

Aging potential: over 30 years.