Reva Nebbiolo d'Alba (2016)
750mL / Piemonte / Italy
It is said that long ago, a bat tasted a bunch of grapes at night and learned an ancient secret.
Even today, his descendants trace aerial geometries over the ripening grapes, and the old secret is still revealed in a glass of Nebbiolo.
Grape variety:
Nebbiolo 100%
Plant density:
4,500 vines per hectare
Type of harvest:
manual
Soil:
Clay and limestone, alternating with marl and fossiliferous sandstone, tending to “elveziano”
Vinification:
Spontaneous fermentation on the skins in stainless steel tanks for 17 days. 80% of malolactic fermentation takes place in large Austrian oak barrels and the remaining 20% in used tonneaux and barriques.
Ageing:
12 months in Austrian oak, with subsequent bottling in November
Ageing potential:
15 years and more
Production:
4,500 bottles
Recommended Serving temperature:
18°C
Tasting Notes:
Full, elegant flavour, with soft, enveloping tannins.
Aromatic bouquet with hints of rose, red berries and spices.