MUNICIPALITY: Nizza Monferrato
ALTITUDE: 210 m
CRU OR BLEND: Bricco Bonfante (not claimed)
VINEYARD SIZE: 3,50 ha
EXPOSURE: Southwest
SOIL COMPOSITION
Marine sedimentary soils dating back to the Miocene epoch, predominantly calcareous clays and sand
YEAR OF PLANTING: 1994
IN THE VINEYARD
Green pruning, cover cropping
CERTIFIED PRODUCTION PHILOSOPHY:
SQPNI (vineyard)
VINIFICATION
Fermentation in stainless steel for 10–12 days at a controlled temperature of 30?°C with frequent pump-overs
AGEING
The wine is first aged in French oak barriques for a minimum of 12 months, followed by at least 24 months of bottle ageing.