{"product_id":"alasia-monferrato-nebbiolo-doc-piedmont-italy-75cl","title":"Alasia Monferrato Nebbiolo DOC, Piedmont, Italy, 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlasia Monferrato Nebbiolo DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Piedmont red wine made from Nebbiolo grown in the Langhe hills near Alba. Medium-bodied and ready to drink, it shows the perfumed side of the grape, with fresh red fruit, florals and sweet spice, supported by finely grained tannins. It offers an accessible introduction to Nebbiolo at a more approachable level than the great Barolo and Barbaresco wines of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlasia is a label of Araldica, a co-operative based in Castel Boglione, in the heart of the Barbera d’Asti area of Piedmont. Araldica is regarded by its UK importer as one of Piedmont’s most forward-thinking co-operatives, and the Alasia range covers the region’s best-known grapes and styles, from Barbera and Moscato to Barolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it’s made\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested in early October from vines averaging 30 years old, planted on limestone-clay soils at 200–300 metres. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at 25–30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine then spends 12 months in a blend of French oak barrels (40%) and large traditional Piedmont oak vats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh red fruit, florals and sweet spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe plum and damson with savoury, earthy notes and finely grained tannins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently savoury, with the tannins giving structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to enjoy it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at around 16–18°C, ideally in a large red wine glass. Alasia Monferrato Nebbiolo suits rich meat stews, and also pasta with fresh pesto, aubergine and smoked bacon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red wine, Monferrato DOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alasia (Araldica)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease drink responsibly. This product is intended for customers aged 18 and over.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alasia (Araldica)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55493348065617,"sku":"AV-WIN-0236","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/1435\/7585\/files\/alasia-monferrato-nebbiolo-doc-piedmont-italy-75cl.webp?v=1793063914","url":"https:\/\/the-amber-vault.co.uk\/products\/alasia-monferrato-nebbiolo-doc-piedmont-italy-75cl","provider":"The Amber Vault ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}