COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
La Gironda
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Gironda Monferrato Rosso Soul 2017 is a distinctive Monferrato DOC Rosso produced by the family-run La Gironda winery in Piedmont, Italy. It is crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, a less common varietal for the Monferrato appellation compared to the neighboring Langhe. The winery's philosophy centers on traditional viticulture and winemaking with minimal intervention, aiming to express the unique character of their terroir. The 'Soul' designation highlights the producer's emotional connection to the winemaking process. The grapes are sourced from vineyards situated at an elevation of 290 meters on sand-topped limestone soils, planted in 2003.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A rare 100% Nebbiolo from Monferrato, not the typical Langhe region.
Fact 02
The 'Soul' name signifies a wine made 'with the heart rather than the head'.
Fact 03
Vineyards are planted on steep, terraced amphitheater sites.
Fact 04
The estate began organic conversion in 2018.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Gironda Monferrato Rosso Soul 2017 is produced using traditional winemaking methods. The Nebbiolo grapes are fermented for 10 days, a process designed to extract key components for the wine's structure and aroma. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a year of aging in oak barrels, utilizing a range of sizes from barrique to 50 hectoliter tonneaux. This aging period allows for the development and integration of flavors. The grapes are sourced from specific vineyard sites at 290 meters elevation, characterized by steep, terraced limestone and sand soils.
