Bricco Casanella - Ovada D.O.C.G.

This cru originates, as its name suggests, on a very high hillside (bricco) facing south. Throughout the day, the sun never abandons the rows of vines, resulting in grapes of rare integrity. Gentle in character, this wine knows how to restrain its youthful exuberance, translating it into delicate, fresh and fragrant harmonies. After a brief ageing in bottle, this dolcetto becomes the confident expression of a wine that announces the awakening, the spring, and gradually reveals its character and notes. Production area: Vallescura locality, municipality of Lerma (Alessandria) Cru: 100% Dolcetto Altitude above sea level: 290 Sun exposure: south Training method: guyot Soil: tufaceous Year planted: approx. 30 years ago Harvest: third ten days of September, by hand Vinification: gentle pressing and long maceration of the crushed grapes at controlled temperature in steel tanks Ageing: fifteen months in steel tanks and seven months in bottle Alcohol content: 13% vol The alcohol content may vary in percentage depending on the vintage based on the climate trend Unlike other dolcetto wines, the one from Ovada is better suited to ageing, which improves its balance, harmony and smoothness.