Roero “Le Coste”
Roero DOCG red wine must be 100% Nebbiolo grown and produced within the delimited area of Roero. The grapes must undergo aging in wood. The name Le Coste is an approved additional geographical mention (Cru) of the appellation Roero.
Appellation: Roero DOCG, Le Coste
Type: Red, dry
Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo
Color: Garnet – with age it will gain orange rim variation typical of Nebbiolo.
Bouquet: Scents of cherry, plum, raspberry and violet, all of which are the distinctive aromatics associated with Nebbiolo. Gradually notes of strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, tobacco, licorice and vanilla appear as it opens in the glass. Finally the aromas of cacao, cinnamon and peppercorn become perceptible.
Taste: The mouth is characterized by a medium astringency of the tannins and by a pleasant, well-balanced freshness and softness. A perfect balance of elegance and power that is to expected from the finest Nebbiolos of Piemonte.
Alcohol: 14-14.5%
Serving Temperature: Chilled 16-18° C (60-64° F)
Food Pairing: Very complex meat-based courses and truffle-based dishes. This wine also highlights the taste of aged cheese.
Production Area: La Coste, Santo Stefano Belbo, Roero, Piemonte.
Elevation: 280 meters (920 feet) a.s.l.
Exposure: Full south.
Soil: Limestone - clayey with veins of sand.
Training System: Guyot.
Harvest: Hand harvested in the middle October.
Aging: Slavonian oak big barrels and then some months in bottle before release.
