For four generations, Cascina Chicco has made the decision to cultivate and vinify the best vines of Roero and the Langhe. A choice of the most privileged areas, which over the years, has let us identify the best vines to express the unique interpretation of each terroir.
Today, Cascina Chicco oversees over 50 hectares of the most historic vineyards of Canale, Vezza d’Alba, Castellinaldo, Castagnito, and recently, Monforte d’Alba, where wine is made from two historic and prestigious crus: Ginestra and Castelletto.
Castelletto, in the township of Monforte d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy.
Southwest and west exposure, in a zone particularly wellsuited for growing Nebbiolo grapes for Barolo.
The soil is clayey-limestone.
In this vineyard, because the yield per vine must not exceed 2 kg, two thinnings are done – one at the beginning and one at the end of August. During harvest, which is done manually by specialized vineyard workers, particular attention is given to the grape sorting.
Each plant is harvested twice with a period of 6 - 10 days in between. Fermentation lasts 15 days and happens in small, stainless steel tanks with repeated pumping-over for adequate color extraction. Maceration continues after fermentation for a total of 40 - 45 days.
After, the wine rests in Slavonia oak barrels of 2,000-2,500-5,000 liters before being transferred, once again, to stainless steel tanks. After about 4 years form the harvest, the wine is ready to be put on the market
On the nose, this wine is elegant, with complex notes of raspberry, liquorice, and spices.
It is full-bodied, powerful, and balanced by the sweetness of the tannins that characterize its lasting impression on the palate.
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93 Wine Enthusiast
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VIVINO 3.9
