„Le Sorelle” Langhe Rosso

Producer:
Azienda Agricola Virna di Borgogno Virna
Region:
Piemonte
Grape:
Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo
Classification:
DOC
Vintage:
2017
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine made from native Piedmont grapes Barbera, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo. As great fans of Piedmont we always search for wines like “Le Sorelle”, Italian for Sisters. A blend of three local grape varieties is a real pleasure to the taste, as it vary from ordinary single variety wines, which, however, are considered the most noble. A very approachable wine, rich in fruit, with gentle acidity and consistence. Aged for 3 months in big oak casks. Certainly a well done wine of Virna and Ivana sisters.

Details

Color: intense ruby red.
Aroma: complex, notes of forest fruit, sweet cherries, a hint of vanilla.
Flavor: full, rich, a long finish.
Food Matching: ideal for dishes based on meat, cured meats and seasoned chesses.
Serving temperature: 17°/18°C in large glasses like Burgundy.
Alcohol content: 14,5%.

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