Printi Roero Riserva DOCG Monchiero Carbone
Monchiero Carbone have been making Roero “Printi” since 1997, which is remembered as one of the most interesting vintage of the decade. This selection produces a wine that could measure itself against the more structured Piedmontese reds, and deal confidently with decidedly long periods of aging without surrendering the elegance that is typical of the Nebbiolo grapes originating on the steep slopes of the Roero. Grape variety: Nebbiolo 100% Production area: Roero, municipality of Canale Orientation: West Altitude: 250 meters Yield per hectare: 50 quintals Vineyard surface: 3 hectares Alcohol content: 13,5-14,0% Acidity: 5,0-5,5 g/l Colour: a rubyred hue, giving greater intensity without taking away any of its brightness. Taste: great character showing through dense tannins and a magnificent alcohol/ tannin balance; after a fullbodied, almost chewy entry, the silky soft tannins gradually spread out into a long, round finish. Nose: intense and very deep, with unmistakeable ar