La Biòca

Variety: Pelaverga Piccolo 100%.

91 points of James Suckling.

Vinification: destemming and cold maceration for 72 hours, with 2 pump-overs closed every day in a steel tank with a temperature control. The fermentation lasted about 9 days followed by a maceration of about 15 days.

FML: in steel tanks

 

Ageing: 10 months in wooden barrels of different capacities

Tasting notes:

Colour: ruby red with violet reflections
Bouquet: intense, fragrant, with spicy character
Taste: dry, fresh, velvety, with an aftertaste of black pepper

 

 Recommended pairings: cured meats, semi-hard cheeses, white meats like roast rabbit.

The name: “Daje mach” in Piedmontese dialect it means "Go for it!" or "May the force be with you!"