Franco Serra - Nebbiolo Monferrato NV
Price: $17.99
Sale Price: $14.97
| Producer | Franco Serra |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Subregion | Monferrato |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Sku | 68785 |
| Size | 750ml |
This is exceptional Nebbiolo. Fuller in body than most, especially at this price, but the profile of red fruit, rose petals and leather lets you know that this is Nebbiolo. It seems that terroir has a say in why this wine shows with such a round and approachable style. The Monferrato region of Piedmont lies northeast of the Langhe, southeast of Asti. Here, the gentle hills have more white and calcareous soils than the Langhe, and the Mediterranean Sea has a greater influence than the Alps. Thus, Nebbiolo grown in this area produces slightly rounder, fruitier wines than in the Langhe. Select grapes are hand harvested from low yielding vines grown on moderately steep slopes. Four weeks maceration is followed by four weeks of fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The wine is aged for 18 months in a mix of barrique and large oak barrels, 20% new. It is aged for three more months in the bottle before release. In the glass this wine shows an attractive, saturated red/purple color with classic Nebbiolo aromas of dried rose petals, graphite and fresh, ripe cherries. There is a rich fruitfulness on the palate that is balanced by gentle tannins and a refreshing acidity. Pair with charcuterie, tomato-based pasta dishes, or a Piedmontese classic: Tajarin Pasta with white truffles and sage.
