Ramale Colline Novaresi DOC 2018 - Torraccia del Piantavigna

Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo Production area: about 4 hectares located in our Ronco dell'Ulivo and Maretta vineyards Plot: 4 hectares of property, directly managed. An eco-compatible cultivation philosophy Soil composition: clayey alluvial with acid reaction Training system: guyot Average yield per hectare: about 60 quintals Harvest: manual, to preserve the integrity of the peel, in crates, during the first fortnight of October Vinification: soft pressing of the grapes, fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control, frequency of pumping over and oxygen supply to optimize polyphenolic extraction. This is followed by malolactic fermentation Aging: at least 3 years in medium-capacity Allier French oak barrels and large Slovenian oak barrels Refinement: at least 6 months in the bottle