Rosso Piane 2021

Description

Still red VdT Le Piane Rosso Piane 2021, produced by Le Piane in Piedmont. A wine born in 1998 from the acquisition of the historic winery and vineyards of Antonio Cerri, a project funded by a group of fine wine enthusiasts. 0.75 l format, 14% vol. Blend: 90% Croatina, 10% Vespolina. Fermentation and maceration on the skins for 8 days in an open 25hl wooden vat with manual punching down three times a day. After pressing, half the wine is aged in new and one-year-old tonneaux (double 450-liter barriques) and in a 12hl Slavonian oak barrel. Malolactic fermentation in wood, bottling two years after the harvest. On the nose, aromas of dark berries, accompanied by hints of ripe fruit and notes of tobacco. On the palate, it has a generous texture with a lingering finish.

Details

Perfume

Dark berry aromas on the nose, accompanied by hints of ripe fruit and tobacco notes.

Taste

On the palate there is ample texture with a lingering finish.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Le Piane

From this winery

• Start up year: 1998
• Oenologist: Christoph Künzli
• Bottles produced: 70.000
• Hectares: 10

Le Piane was founded in 1998 when the historical cellar and vineyard of Antonio Cerri was bought. The investment was made by "BOCA HOLDING AG" which attracted more than 70 international shareholders all sharing a liking for good food and wine. By planting new vines Le Piane now has 6.5 hectares of vineyards.

In the nineties, the vinologist Alexander Trolf and the vintner Christoph Künzli showed enthusiasm for the forgotten wine region of Boca and its great wines. They were convinced that this would be the right place for a high-class wine property. At that time they became acquainted to Antonio Cerri, one of the last wine- growers to produce the typical and outstanding Boca wine. His vineyard »Campo delle Piane«, with an area of 0.6 hectares, was situated above the village and meanwhile had been surrounded by a forest. Cerri produced approx. 2'500 litres of wine every year, until 1991. The site is planted with Spanna grapes, aged more than 50 years.

In view of his advanced age of more than 80 years, Antonio Cerri decided to retire, and he offered to sell his vineyard to Alexander Trolf and Christoph Künzli. They took their chance and step-by-step they acquired further small plots. Like a puzzle the property grew together and became the new wine property »Le Piane« with a vineyard area of 6.5 hectares with a possibility for extensions.

The purchased grounds were cleared and newly terraced, in cooperation with the authorities of the nearby natural reserve of Monte Fenera. The restored vineyard areas were planted with Nebbiolo vines and other vines specific to the region.
Unfortunately Alexander Trolf did not live to see this successful development of the vineyard as he died in a tragic road accident His ideas and dreams however will remain in the vineyard »Meridiana« which he replanted. The prominent yellow house therein has become the society's logo and thus symbolizes the new beginning. Read more

Piedmont

Technical Sheet

Name	Le Piane Rosso Piane 2021
Type	Red green still
Denomination	VdT
Vintage	2021
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.0% by volume
Grape varieties	90% Croatina, 10% Vespolina
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Vendor	Le Piane
Origin	Vineyards in the commune of Boca and Prato Sesia
Climate	Altitude: 450 - 500 m. a.s.l.
Cultivation system	Breeding "Maggiorina", an old system that is only worked by hand because it cannot be processed with machines.
Yield per hectare	30 q.
Harvest	in the first ten days of October
Wine making	Fermentation and maceration on the skins 8 days in open wooden vats 25hl with manual punching-down 3 times a day.
Aging	After pressing, half in new tonneaux (double barrels of 450litres) and one year in a 12hl Slavonian oak cask. Malolactic fermentation in wood, bottling two years after harvesting.
Total acidity	5.5 gr/L
Allergens	Contains sulphites