COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Pier Giorgio Savigliano
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC from Pier Giorgio Savigliano is a red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, specifically the Alba sub-region. The producer, Pier Giorgio Savigliano, emphasizes a winemaking philosophy rooted in tradition and a deep connection to the land, utilizing carefully selected vines from privileged vineyard sites. The Nebbiolo grape itself is known for its finesse and elegance, with its name potentially derived from the Italian word for fog, 'nebbia,' reflecting its late ripening cycle. The sandy soils characteristic of the Nebbiolo d'Alba region contribute to wines that are often softer and more approachable.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Nebbiolo's name might come from 'nebbia' (fog), hinting at its late ripening.
Fact 02
Sandy soils in Alba often yield Nebbiolo wines that are softer than those from Barolo/Barbaresco.
Fact 03
This wine spent time aging in large wooden casks, a traditional method.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC is produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Following harvest, typically in mid-October, the grapes undergo alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks for about a month. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged in large wooden casks. Nebbiolo d'Alba wines require a minimum of one year of aging. For Nebbiolo d'Alba Superiore, the aging process involves wood for 24 months followed by 6 months in bottle. The 2015 vintage was released in 2018.
