FORMAT: 0.75L
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% NEBBIOLO
VINTAGE: 2022
PLACE: PIEDMONT- ITALY
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14%VOL
| Occhetti is a historic wine from Prunotto, produced since the 1970s. The soil, characterized by shallow sands, stratified with gravelly levels and clay-limestone intercalations, gives the wine elegance and soft tannins. |
CLIMATE:
2022 will be remembered for being a generally early and surprising vintage. Early because the harvest ended in early October and surprising because, given the climate trend, the vine once again demonstrated an unparalleled ability to adapt. From the early winter stages, the weather conditions were unusual: a dry and mild climate continued throughout the vegetative period. The lack of significant rainfall and the increase in temperatures above the seasonal average in the months of June and July led the plant to self-regulate, containing vegetative development and reducing the size of the bunches. In this climatic context, the grapes ripened in perfect health, with smaller berry sizes than normal and a high sugar concentration. The harvest took place from 20 September to 4 October.
VINIFICATION AND REFINING:
The grapes arrived in the cellar and were destemmed and pressed. Maceration lasted about 7 days at a maximum temperature of 29 °C. Malolactic fermentation was completed before winter. After a period of refinement lasting about 18 months, the wine was bottled.
TASTING NOTES:
Occhetti has a ruby red color with garnet reflections typical of the grape variety. On the nose it is elegant, with hints of raspberries well combined with sensations of rose and licorice. On the palate it is full, harmonious and characterized by a good tannic persistence.