COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2013
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Stefano Farina
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Stefano Farina Nebbiolo d'Alba 2013 is a red, dry wine from the Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC in Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC, established in 1970, is characterized by its production primarily from the Nebbiolo grape, often grown on hills with good exposure and quality soil. The Stefano Farina winery has a long family history in winemaking, dating back to the 1930s, emphasizing tradition and a connection to the land. Nebbiolo d'Alba wines are recognized for being a more approachable and fruit-forward expression of the Nebbiolo grape, typically ready for earlier consumption compared to Barolo and Barbaresco.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Nebbiolo's name comes from 'nebbia,' Italian for fog, as harvest often occurs in misty autumn conditions.
Fact 02
Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC was established in 1970.
Fact 03
This wine offers a more accessible entry into the world of Nebbiolo wines.
Fact 04
The Farina family's winemaking history spans back to the 1930s.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Stefano Farina Nebbiolo d'Alba involves soft pressing and de-stemming of the Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation is carried out at controlled temperatures of around 30°-32°C with a maceration period of approximately 8 days. Aging requirements for Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC Rosso wines mandate a minimum of 12 months. For this specific wine, aging is noted as 12 months in stainless steel tanks, followed by 6 months in bottle, or alternatively, 6 months in stainless steel vats, followed by approximately 6 months in Slavonian oak barrels and some bottle aging.
