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Travaglini Gattinara DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

Travaglini Gattinara

Country: Italy

Area: Northern – Piedmont

Varietal composition: 100% Nebbiolo

Soil: rocky and abundant minerals of iron which give the tipical reddish colour to the indigenous rock

Climate: typical of the piedmont area, in respect to that of the plain. It permits an even distribution of precipitation between both spring and autumn, and a ventilation of the vineyard supported by almost daily descending” winds brought about by the Alpine bow. In the winter, snow is frequent, which supports the slow process of sedimentation of the soil

Harvest: first part of October

Winemaking: crushed and macerated for about 15 days in stain-less steel tanks at controlled temperature. The wine is aged for 3 years, 2 years in Slovenian oak of different origin and size, then rest in the bottle for 3 months

Wine Description: a deep pomegranate red wine; medium-bodied wine shows good depth in its red fruit. Soft silky tannins, with a good structure and intense mineral fragrance

Serving temperature: 18/20° C

Shelf life: 8-10 years, if correctly stored

Alcohol: 13.5%Vol.

Acidity: 5.9 g/l

Sugar residual: 1.1 g/l

Vietti “Tre Vigne” Dolcetto D’Alba DOC, Piedmont, Italy

Vietti Dolcetto D'Alba

Grapes: 100% Dolcetto d’Alba.

Winemaking: the grapes are selected from vineyards located in Langhe region with an average of 4500 plants per hectare, with a production of 50 hl/ha. Soil is limestone-clay.

The wine is fermented in stainless steel to preserve Dolcetto’s black cherry, raspberry and blueberry fruit aromas. Malolactic in steel vats.

Aging: Stainless steel.

Description: Purple red colour, the Dolcetto has black cherry, raspberry and hint of blueberries aromas. An unoaked wine, this medium bodied red has soft tannins, moderate acidity and good balance.

Food Pairings: Grilled vegetables and casual dishes such as pizza, deli sandwiches and light pasta dishes.

Giulio Cocchi Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

Cocchi Brachetto d'Acqui

The most distinctive of sweet sparkling wines, Brachetto d’Acqui has had a steady presence in the Piedmontese wine history.

Giulio Cocchi presents this wine made of grapes from the typical DOCG zone, labeling it with the original liberty style poster dated 1932.

GRAPE VARIETY

100% Brachetto d’Acqui

VINIFICATION AND SPARKLING WINE MAKING

Bunches of grapes are harvested by hand and immediately pressed to obtain a very sweet and cherry red must, which will then ferment in autoclave. Thanks to this technique, the aromatic qualities of the grape pass to the wine, releasing its intense scent of rose and raspberry.

TASTING NOTES

Cherry red with light notes and a joyful foam; vibrant, fresh and stylish bouquet with an intense scent of rose; gentle, slightly tannic to balance the sweet aroma and grant a pleasant persistence.

It is the perfect party wine that goes naturally well with fresh fruits, pastries or elaborate desserts.

A young wine to be served chilled; ideal for bars and patisseries, it can be best presented in cup-shaped glasses with a garnish of wild berries.