Monferrato DOC "Notu"

GRAPE VARIETY: Monferrato Rosso is made with  grapes of two different grape varieties that are that are crushed, destemmed and vinified together.

  • In this variety the berries are dark blue and the bunches are compact, pyramid shaped and of average weight. The rows of vines are dense and dark green. Harvest in the second half of October.

  • This variety has medium-big bunches in size, winged and pyramid-shaped. The foliage is dense and dark green. Harvest in the second half of October.

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14 % VOL

VINIFICATION: the process of vinification is the traditional one with fermentation on skins. Refining takes place in small oak barrels for at least one year and then in bottle for another year.

COLOUR: garnet red with orange highlights

BOUQUET: spicy

TASTE: The tannins and the complex structure, with its persistant aftertaste, are well balanced by the  typical acidity of this wine

BEST SERVED: at 20°C. Uncork the bottle two hours before pouring the wine

ACCOMPANIMENTS: hightly-flavoured roast dishes, game, barbecues, mature cheeses