Vintage description

2016 was one of the latest vintages in recent years. A winter with mild temperatures and little rainfall preceded a fresh and rainy spring which caused a certain delay in the phenological cycle of the vine. In August, September and October the weather was excellent and allowed the grape to ripen perfectly, benefiting from both the spring water reserves and a marked temperature range which is very important for a good maturation of the tannins. The Nebbiolo vine “loves” this type of vintage.

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Grapes: Nebbiolo

Harvest: 10 October 2016

Village: Monforte

MeGA (Cru): Mosconi

Soil: Limestone and sandstone marls, loam / silty texture with 31.3% Sand, 53% Silt, 15.7% Clay

Maceration: 12 days

FML: 100%

Aging: 3 small barrels of 228lt and t years old

Aging duration: 30 month

Bottling: 18 June 2019

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Data:

Alcohol: 14,50 % vol

Total acidity: 6,63 g/L

Dry extract: 31,2 g/L

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Notes

This year produced 838 bottles, 25 magnums and 3 double magnums. We planted Mosconi in 1998 and for a long time we used its best offers for our Barolo Serre. The 2016 vintage shows a deep and velvety structure that is typical of the hill.