Grignolino d'Asti 'Lanfora' Montalbera 2021
De Grignolino d'Asti "Lanfora" ontstaat uit een rijping in terracotta amforen om de spontaniteit van de waardevolle Piemontese druif te behouden. Het doordringt de neus met intense aroma's van rode vruchten, ondergroei, geranium, donkere en Aziatische specerijen. Het stroomt aangenaam in de mond, met een fijne tannine structuur en een krachtige frisheid die de slok markeert
The Grignolino d’Asti “Lanfora” from the Montalbera winery is a delicate and characteristic red wine from the Monferrato area of Piedmont, made from pure Grignolino grapes grown using the traditional low guyot method between the municipalities of Castagnole Monferrato and Montemagno. The vineyards, aged between 7 and 30 years, are planted with a southeast exposure on clay-limestone soils. The winery, now managed by Enrico Riccardo Morando, has been promoting the enhancement of the territory for six generations and owns 175 hectares, which extend between the Monferrato area and the Langhe.
The “Lanfora” Grignolino d’Asti from Montalbera is part of one of the winery's selections. The grapes, after being hand-picked, are fermented on their skins in stainless steel containers at controlled temperatures for several weeks. The wine is then racked and left to age for 8-10 months in terracotta amphorae of various sizes from Impruneta. This allows for natural transpiration and maturation of the wine without the impact of the aromatic characteristics from aging in wood.tertiary notes from aging in wood. After aging in amphora, the Grignolino is bottled and remains to mature for a few months in the bottle before being marketed.
The Grignolino "Lanfora" from the Montalbera winery presents itself with a bright ruby red color with typical orange reflections of the grape variety. On the nose, there are hints of red fruits, including wild strawberries and raspberries, floral aromas of geranium, underbrush, and spices, including curry. On the palate, it is vibrant, with pleasant smoothness and freshness and characterized by a good tannic structure. This label from Montalbera is an indigenous red with a light character, suitable for any occasion.