2019 Proprieta Sperino Uvaggio Coste della Sesia Rosso, Piedmont, Italy
$37.99
Varietals: 80% Nebbiolo, 15% Vespolina, 5% Croatina.
Vinification: The grapes are sorted while on the conveyor belt, then destemmed and gently pressed then fed by gravity into the fermentation tank. Fermentation with natural yeasts in open topped wooden fermenters. Skin maceration lasts 23 days, with regular punching down of the cap. The wine then remained 12 months sur lie.
Ageing: The wine ages in barrique, barrel and oval, 15 hectolitre casks for 22 months. Further ageing in bottle for some time before release.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Lombardy
- Appellation Lessona
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Proprieta Sperino
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Croatina, Uva Rara
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Pizza Night, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Alpine, Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Dressed to Impress