Manufacturer: Balgera

Format : 0.75

Alcohol Content : gradazione 12,5%

Grape variety:
Nebbiolo 100% (Chiavennasca).
Soil:
calcareous, pebbly, between 200 and
550 m a.s.l.
Density:
2800 vines per hectare.
Training system:
following the line of maximum inclination
with modified Guyot system.
Harvesting:
towards the end of October.
Yield per hectare:
70 quintals, equal to 49 hl.
Vinification:
with soft pressing of the grapes and
subsequent fermentation with maceration
on the skins for about 10-12
days.
Ageing:
2 years in a large oak barrel and then
2 years in a small barrel.
6 months ageing in the bottle.
Technical data:
alcohol content: minimum
12.5 % vol.
total acidity: 5,40 g/l
dry extract: 24/28 g/l
Serving temperature:
18-20 degrees centigrade.
This wine is produced 100% from the
Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) grapes of the
vineyards of the Chiuro and Teglio
areas and is extremely pure. It is the
pride of Valgella and is highly prized.
The colour of this wine is ruby-red
colour, its perfume is strong, characterized
by a strawberry and raspberry
bouquet; its flavour is dry, harmonious,
well balanced and persistent.
This is a high quality wine which
reaches its best after being stored for
many years in laid down bottles protected
from the light.
Excellent with pizzoccheri, bresaola,
white meat, game birds and mature
cheese.