Re Giorgio – Langhe Doc Rosso

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Latest creation of the company, this wine is the union of three grapes, international and autochthons, with a non classical way of Piedmonte production.
It is harvested in the last weeks of October, following a careful crop thinning. A part of the grapes of Barbera is allowed to wilt on the wooden cassette and left there for 4 months.
After the pressing, the three must ferments with skin contact for about four weeks. After the malolactic fermentation, this wine is transferred into oak barriques to mature for about 10 months.

Varietal:

40% Barbera grapes

30% Nebbiolo grapes

30% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes

Organoleptic properties:Intense, purple red colour. Strong aroma with hints of ripe red fruit, pepper, wilt flowers and spices. Full, well-balanced and pleasantly fresh and soft taste with a long finish.

Pairing and Serving: Re Giorgio is excellent if it’s drink alone or with second courses of red meat or bush meat such as boar stew of roast beef and mature cheese.

Serve at 16-18° C (60-64°F)

Technical information

Alcoholic content: 14,5% vol

Packaging: New Line bottle

Position

The vineyard where these grapes are farmed is located in Mombercelli. Its south-east facing position grants an excellent sun exposure.

 

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