CROATINA 2017
COLLINE NOVARESI ROSSO DOC / Carlone Davide
An amazing Croatina, from 100 year old vines grown on the side of the Boca appellation closest to the mountains. Its rich dark red with purple notes anticipates the crisp intensity of red fruit, in particular cherry, on the palate. Croatina has a certain sweetness to it, where Nebbiolo and Vespolina tend to be more austere. Perhaps the cherry and plum notes are slightly creamy, as if in jam made with just a tiny hint of added sugar. Red and dark berries and viola complement the aromatic palette. There is pleasantness and appropriate body to this wine. Excellent and quite unique!
Croatina 90%, Vespolina 10%
Natural fermentation followed by maceration on the skins over 8-10 days
Soil: volcanic red porphyry, acid pH, in Grignasco and Prato Sesia
Altitude: 450 m above sea level
Ageing: 18 months in steel vats ,
Life expectancy: 5 years