Negro Lorenzo Roero Prachiosso

Nebbiolo grapes from Prachiosso sub-area; the vineyard position is facing south/south-west, elevated position and loam soil with sand Harvested manually at the end of October in small boxes; once removed the grape stalks, grapes ferment at a controlled temperature in stainless steel containers for 15-18 days The wine ripens in 25 hl French durmast barrels for 18 months. After being bottled the wine ages for several months in the bottle. Colour: deep ruby-red with a nice brick red hue with ageing Nose: fruity with balsamic notes of laurel, sage and juniper; spicy hints of tobacco and liquorice Mouth: persisting and fine taste with remarkable but delicate tannins, broad aftertaste with soft toasty notes