COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Tenuta Santa Caterina
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Illegale Tenuta Santa Caterina Monferrato Nebbiolo Superiore 2021 is a red wine from the Monferrato region of Piedmont, Italy, produced by Tenuta Santa Caterina under the Monferrato Nebbiolo Superiore DOC appellation. The wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Tenuta Santa Caterina, with a history dating back to 1737, was revitalized by the Alleva Family who are committed to eco-sustainable farming and reviving native grape varieties. This wine is distinctive as it highlights Nebbiolo from Monferrato, a region traditionally more known for Barbera, and reflects the estate's philosophy of meticulous winemaking from vineyard to bottle.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate dates back to 1737.
Fact 02
Revitalized by the Alleva Family in the 2000s.
Fact 03
Focus on eco-sustainable and symbiotic agriculture.
Fact 04
Revives native Monferrato grape varieties.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Illegale Tenuta Santa Caterina Monferrato Nebbiolo Superiore 2021 is produced using 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a minimum of 18 months of aging, which includes at least six months in wood (barrels), followed by further aging in bottle. The Monferrato Nebbiolo Superiore DOC regulations stipulate a maximum yield of 8,000 kg per hectare for Nebbiolo Superiore.
