Proprietà Sperino 2017 Lessona DOC

Item Number: 19745

UPC: 8-033219923176

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub Region: Alto Piemonte
Appellation/AVA: Lessona DOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2017
Grape(s): 100% Nebbiolo
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Soil Type: Pliocene marine sands on porphyry
Elevation: 950 feet to 1,148 feet

Terroir Notes: The grapes come from the Ormeggio and Castagnola vineyards in the Orolungo area of Lessona and the Covà and Monfalcone vineyards in the Castello area of Lessona. Lessona soils comprise of marine sands from the Pliocene period on igneous rock, mixed with more recent glacial sediment. The soil is acid rich in minerals and trace elements including iron, manganese, aluminum and zinc.

Winemaking Notes: The grapes are manually havested and transferred to small crates. Nebbiolo is harvested in the second week of October. The grapes are sorted while on the conveyor belt, then destemmed and gently pressed, filling the vats by gravity. Fermentation is spontaneous with natural yeast in open wooden fermenters. Maceration lasts 3-4 weeks with regular punching down of the cap. The wine ages in barrique, tonneaux and oval 15-hectoliter casks for 30-35 months. It remains in bottle for some time before release.