COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Le Colline Srl (Dezzani Srl)
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Monferrato DOC Nebbiolo by Le Colline Srl (Dezzani Srl) is a red wine from the Monferrato region of Piemonte, Italy, crafted exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. Dezzani Srl, founded in 1934 and now managed by the Rocca family, is dedicated to expressing the unique character of Piemonte. The Monferrato appellation, a UNESCO World Heritage site, provides a distinctive terroir for this Nebbiolo. The 2022 vintage is noted for its structure and intensity. The wine is bottled in Cocconato, Italy, reflecting the winery's deep roots in the region.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Monferrato's hills have been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2014.
Fact 02
Nebbiolo has been cultivated in Piemonte since the late 1600s.
Fact 03
Cocconato, the winery's home, is nicknamed the 'Riviera of Monferrato'.
Fact 04
This wine received a 90-point rating from Wine Enthusiast for the 2022 vintage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of this Monferrato DOC Nebbiolo involves a long maceration period followed by fermentation at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the wine undergoes a year of refinement in traditional concrete tanks. This process is designed to highlight the varietal characteristics of Nebbiolo and the specific terroir of Monferrato, resulting in a wine that is both structured and elegant.
