Beschreibung
This Langhe Nebbiolo DOCis a still red wine produced in the is a still red wine produced in the Elio Grassowinery. Nebbiolo boasts very ancient origins: its first mentions in historical sources date back to the late 13th century, and they began to become regular starting in the 19th century. Production takes place in Piedmont, in the Langhe region, specifically in Monferrato d’Alba, at an altitude of about 350 meters above sea level. The name Nebbiolo appears to derive from „nebbia“ (mist), although the origin of this denomination is still uncertain: it could derive from the opaque color of its winery. Nebbiolo boasts very ancient origins: its first mentions in historical sources date back to the late 13th century, and they began to become regular starting in the 19th century. Production takes place in Piedmont, in the Langhe region, specifically in Monferrato d’Alba, at an altitude of about 350 meters above sea level. The name Nebbiolo appears to derive from „nebbia“ (mist), although the origin of this denomination is still uncertain: it could derive from the opaque color of its grapes, due to a high concentration of bloom, or perhaps it refers to the autumn fogs that characterize the , due to a high concentration of bloom, or perhaps it refers to the autumn fogs that characterize the harvestperiod, given the late ripening of the period, given the late ripening of the Nebbiolo grapes. The . The Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Elio Grassois produced exclusively using is produced exclusively using grapesfrom from 100% Nebbiolo vines; being a ; being a DOC wine, it can only be produced in the province of Cuneo. Sunny, hilly terrain that is not excessively humid is preferred for growing its , it can only be produced in the province of Cuneo. Sunny, hilly terrain that is not excessively humid is preferred for growing its grapes; the ; the harvestfalls in the first ten days of October. The falls in the first ten days of October. The vinificationtakes place through alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, all at a controlled temperature. The wine then rests in steel tanks before being bottled between the months of April and May.takes place through alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, all at a controlled temperature. The wine then rests in steel tanks before being bottled between the months of April and May.
