Vigna Lirano Langhe Nascetta DOC

Rivetto

Nascetta is a historical semi-aromatic white grape with excellent cellaring potential. It is said to be the only white grape native to the Langhe. When Enrico started working with this near-extinct grape in 2007, only 7 other producers were using it. The ranks have now grown past 50. Enrico ferments most of the fruit in concrete (without MLF), giving it a 72 hour soak on its skins. Meanwhile, a portion of the fruit was sealed in his Italian made terracotta amphora to ferment and age a few months, in contact with its skins the entire time. The result is an unctuously textural experience of bergamot, lily, grapefruit white peach, and bright herbs. Minerality with a lean waxy structure make it medium bodied without over complicating the palate. A reward for explorers!

Country:  Italy

Region:  Langhe, Piemonte

Appellation:  Langhe Nascetta DOC

Climate:  Uniquely Piemontese

Altitude:  400m

Soils:  sandy and calcareous in composition with a sub-alkaline reaction, low in nitrogen

Varietal/Blend:  100% Nascetta

Fermentation:  Cold maceration with skins for 72 hours on average, successive pressing. Fermentation temperature controlled at 17° C in concrete. MLF does not occur.
A small part of the juice is also fermented and aged in terracotta for a few months on the skins the entire time.

Ageing:  Concrete tanks and amphorae.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Estate vineyards, certified biodynamic, hand harvested.

ABV:  13.5%

Produced Cases: 

CSPC:  852330

About the Producer

Enrico Rivetto


Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo, Italy

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Vigna Lirano Langhe Nascetta DOC
Rivetto
Nascetta is a historical semi-aromatic white grape with excellent cellaring potential. It is said to be the only white grape native to the Langhe. When Enrico started working with this near-extinct grape in 2007, only 7 other producers were using it. The ranks have now grown past 50. Enrico ferments most of the fruit in concrete (without MLF), giving it a 72 hour soak on its skins. Meanwhile, a portion of the fruit was sealed in his Italian made terracotta amphora to ferment and age a few months, in contact with its skins the entire time. The result is an unctuously textural experience of bergamot, lily, grapefruit white peach, and bright herbs. Minerality with a lean waxy structure make it medium bodied without over complicating the palate. A reward for explorers!

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Langhe, Piemonte

Appellation:  Langhe Nascetta DOC

Climate:  Uniquely Piemontese

Altitude:  400m

Soils:  sandy and calcareous in composition with a sub-alkaline reaction, low in nitrogen

Varietal/Blend:  100% Nascetta

Fermentation:  Cold maceration with skins for 72 hours on average, successive pressing. Fermentation temperature controlled at 17° C in concrete. MLF does not occur.
A small part of the juice is also fermented and aged in terracotta for a few months on the skins the entire time.

Ageing:  Concrete tanks and amphorae.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Estate vineyards, certified biodynamic, hand harvested.

ABV:  13.5%

Produced Cases: 

CSPC:  852330

Andrew Stewart | Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-604-0408 | E: andrew@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba | Edmonton + Alberta North

 T: 780-203-5284 | E: joe@vinoalvino.ca

Vigna Lirano Langhe Nascetta DOC
Rivetto
Nascetta is a historical semi-aromatic white grape with excellent cellaring potential. It is said to be the only white grape native to the Langhe. When Enrico started working with this near-extinct grape in 2007, only 7 other producers were using it. The ranks have now grown past 50. Enrico ferments most of the fruit in concrete (without MLF), giving it a 72 hour soak on its skins. Meanwhile, a portion of the fruit was sealed in his Italian made terracotta amphora to ferment and age a few months, in contact with its skins the entire time. The result is an unctuously textural experience of bergamot, lily, grapefruit white peach, and bright herbs. Minerality with a lean waxy structure make it medium bodied without over complicating the palate. A reward for explorers!

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Langhe, Piemonte

Appellation:  Langhe Nascetta DOC

Climate:  Uniquely Piemontese

Altitude:  400m

Soils:  sandy and calcareous in composition with a sub-alkaline reaction, low in nitrogen

Varietal/Blend:  100% Nascetta

Fermentation:  Cold maceration with skins for 72 hours on average, successive pressing. Fermentation temperature controlled at 17° C in concrete. MLF does not occur.
A small part of the juice is also fermented and aged in terracotta for a few months on the skins the entire time.

Ageing:  Concrete tanks and amphorae.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Estate vineyards, certified biodynamic, hand harvested.

ABV:  13.5%

Produced Cases: 

CSPC:  852330

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403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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