Vintage 2023
The year was marked by a colder winter than the previous one with two snow events and heavy rains which made up for the water deficit of the previous year. The spring was quite rainy, a factor that required great attention to avoid the establishment of plant diseases. The month of July had some very strong storms with uneven consequences. The beginning of August was characterized by intense heat without having repercussions on the water stress of the plants. The harvest began on August 16th, with the grapes used for the Alta Langa, to continue with the white grape varieties harvested in September and the red grape varieties harvested in late October.
Wine details
Vintage: 2023
Winemaker: Paolo Giacosa
Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
Growing Area: Canale, Priocca, Alba
Alcohol: 13,50 % by volume
Food: It pairs with pasta, soup, meats, seasonal dishes and medium-aged cheeses.
Characters
Young Aged
Light Bodied
Sweet Dry
Steel Oak
Winemaker's Notes
Colour: Light ruby red with garnet hues.
Nose: Elegant, delightful, with small red fruits and floral aromas. Hints of spices and coffee.
Palate: Fine, elegant, medium- to full-bodied and very well-balanced with pleasant tannins and a delightful finish.
Serving: 16 - 18 °C
Cellaring: 5 - 7 years
Vineyard Information
Exposure: S, SW, SE
Vines age: 15 - 30 years
Soil: Clay - sand
Yield: 9000 kg/ha
Harvests: 100% hand-harvested
Training system: Guyot
Farming practices: Sustainable viticulture
Winemaking Information
PRE-FERMENTATION PROCEDURES: Grape bunches are hand-sorted on a vibrating table and chilled with carbonic snow to avoid oxidation and reduce considerably the use of sulphur. After destemming, berries are hand-sorted on a second vibrating table and finally softly crushed.
This process is “100% screw conveyor free” to handle grapes as gently as possible.
FERMENTATION PROCESS: The must is cooled to preserve its best characters before fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature. The maceration is long acting using délestage and, partially, submerged cap technique for over 20 days.
OAK REFINEMENT: The ageing of 12 months is made in medium size oak casks (2500-4000 litres).
The difference is...
TOVASACCO is estate bottled and very well known for its fruity elegance. Thanks to the careful handling during the whole process, the grape characters are perfectly included in the power of the wine.
TOVASACCO shows both Nebbiolo grape and Roero sandy soil origins.
