The vintage began with a mild and a long winter with little rainfall. Budding started in early April, followed by some night frosts. The month ended with temperatures below the average and well distributed rainfall. May was characterized by cool temperatures and frequent rains. June and July were hot and with little rainfall. The development of the vineyard was delayed compared to 2020. In August there were no heat waves. The harvest began on 29th August with the first parcel of Alta Langa and continued at a regular pace along with all the other grapes. Yields per hectare were below the average. The grapes were healthy and with perfect ripening parameters and surprisingly balanced in acidity.
Vintage: 2021
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.
Young Aged
Light Bodied
Sweet Dry
Steel Oak
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
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
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).
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.