COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Nebbiolo, Vespolina
PRODUCER
Mazzoni
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vino Rosso 'Il Querceto' is a red wine from Azienda Agricola Tiziano Mazzoni, a family-run estate established in 1999. Produced in the Piedmont region of Italy, specifically from the Ghemme and Cavaglio d'Agogna areas, the wine is a blend primarily featuring Nebbiolo with Vespolina. The winery is committed to traditional winemaking practices and showcasing the authentic character of local grape varieties, aiming to create an accessible, everyday wine that reflects its family heritage and regional roots.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Family-run winery founded in 1999.
Fact 02
Uses Nebbiolo and Vespolina grapes.
Fact 03
Practices organic farming methods.
Fact 04
Aims to be an everyday, approachable wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Vino Rosso 'Il Querceto' involves a six-day maceration period with daily pump-overs. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months, with a portion maturing in barriques and the remainder in steel tanks. The vineyards are situated at an average elevation of 280-300 meters, benefiting from the cool, dry autumn winds of the southern Alps. Viticultural practices include the use of pruning shoots and cover crops for fertilization, along with organic fertilizer, reflecting a commitment to organic farming.
