Vignamaggiore

Valli Ossolane DOC Red

Vignamaggiore

A wine that tells the story of a vineyard’s soul and celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of Montecrestese, a small village in the upper Ossola Valley.

Grape varieties: Prünent (Nebbiolo), Merlot, Croatina
Format: 0.75 l
Serving temperature: 17 °C

Winemaking

20-day maceration at 26–30 °C to encourage extraction from the grape skins. Separation of the grape seeds on the fifth day to maintain a soft tannic structure.

Aging

In French oak tonneaux for approximately 18 months.

Maturation

In bottle.

Colour

Garnet.

Aroma

Complex aromas of woodland undergrowth, hazelnut, smoke, toasted bread, tomato leaves, dried plum and black fruit.

Taste

Well-structured and balanced, with soft, harmonious tannins.

Food pairings

White meats, pasta dishes and cheeses.

Altitude: From 400 metres above sea level
Harvest: Late September / early October
Orientation and exposure: South
Training system: Toppia (pergola)
Soil type: Sandy loam
Location: Vigna Maggiore, Montecrestese

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