Barbaresco DOCG
Gaia Principe
Vine variety: Nebbiolo.
Origin: Gaia Principe first growth located in the Municipality of Neive.
Altitude: 320 ms a.s.l.
Exposure: North-West.
Vines/ha: 3500.
Vine training method: Guyot.
Soil: marly, clay and silty.
Wine Making: the grapes are destalked and softly pressed. Fermentation with skin maceration in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (27°C), followed by malolactic fermenation in wooden casks.
Ageing: 30 months in small french oak barrels (225 and 500 liters). Further refinement in bottle before releasing.
ORGANOLEPTIC TRAITS
Color: ruby red with garnet reflections.
Aroma: persistent with memories of cinnamon, soft fruit and pepper.
Flavor: elegant with soft tannin. Spicy and vanilla notes.
Pairing: perfect with roasted and braised meats, seasoned cheese but also to drink alone thanks to its pleasantness.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
