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Aldo Conterno Il Favot Langhe Nebbiolo 2013 (750ml/12)

Poderi Aldo Conterno — 2013 — Piedmont, Italy
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  • Winery: Poderi Aldo Conterno
  • Vintage: 2013
  • Type: Red, Still, Dry
  • Appellation: Langhe
  • Region: Piedmont
  • Country: Italy
  • Product ID: 103475
  • Blend: Nebbiolo, Michet and Lampia varieties
  • Alcohol: 14.5%
  • Size of Vineyard: 25 Hectares
  • Soil: compact sand layers of grey-brown colour alternated with white and bluish calcareous marls.
  • Harvested: mid-October
  • Method: Manual
  • Maceration: 5-6 months
  • Fermentation Vessel: stainless steel vats
  • Time of Aging: 18 months
  • Barrel Details: In barrel
  • Percentage of New Barrels: 100%

About Poderi Aldo Conterno

Poderi Aldo Conterno belongs to an elite group of historical Barolo producers who have truly shaped the history of winemaking in the Langhe. The essential resource the Wine Atlas of the Langhe writes: “Gran Bussia is universally acknowledged as one of the finest interpretations of Barolo. Created in 1970 from a selection of the estate’s best grapes, Gran Bussia – released only in the best vintages – has shown how it is possible to achieve a perfect marriage of aromas and flavor with unhurried ...

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Tasting Notes

The grapes used to make “ Il Favot” come from vineyards which have undergone periodical implantations, and so have a maximum age of 15 years. The skin soaking is limited to 6-8 days so to extract few tannins and more colour from the skins themselves, with the result of getting a well-coloured wine with a remarkable softness.

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    "Cherry, licorice, leather and earth flavors are the hallmarks of this elegant, balanced red. Expressive, lingering with fruit, spice and mineral elements." - Bruce Sanderson

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