Vintage Description

The 2018 winter was long and with a lot of rain. This played an important role in re-esthablishing the water balance after the heat of 2017. Spring had a slow start and only in mid-July the temperature did rise significantly. This allowed for a fast ripening without however anticipating the harvest that enjoyed a very favorable September. Infact the climate of September and early October allowed us to leave the grapes on the plant longer where necessary. 2018 has been defined as a “traditional harvest” with great balance of its components.

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Grape: Favorita (Vermentino) + 5% of complementary grapes

Harvest period: September

Vineyards: Roero Area

Maceration: partial

MLF: 10%

Ageing: initially “sur lie” for 4 months

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Chemical analyses:

Alcohol: 13 %

Total acidity: 5,89 gr/l

Dry extract: 21,4 g/l

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Notes

Fallegro 2018 is very fresh and saline. It has a particularly intense and vibrant character, giving it a nice bottle ageing.