Grapes This wine is made by white vinification of red grapes from Nebbiolo and other local hystoric grape as the Rossola and by vinification of Chardonnay and Incrocio Manzoni grapes.

Features and curiosity La Novella®, "the new wine" because we propose it from the last vintage in order to appreciate his delicate fragrance. About one hectar of Chardonnay and Incrocio Manzoni vineyards were implanted in 1998 in Teglio, at about 600 meters a.s.l. The Rossola gives to this wine a soft colour, a good acidity and a fruity scent.

Productivity ~ 70 q/Ha
Yield in wine 80%

Vineyards Falling on the raetic side from east to west with south exposition to the sun in the production zones of Valtellina Superiore Valgella in the commune of Teglio at an altitude between 350 and 700 meters a.s.l. The Chardonnay and Incrocio Manzoni vineyards are owned by our estate. Sandy soil, water permeable, moderatly deep.

Vinification Fermentation "a cappello sommerso" (cover submersion method) for about 10 days at a controlled temperature.

Aging Short refining in stainless steel tanks.

rganoleptic features Pale straw. Intense and fruity scent, tipical of Nebbiolo grapes. Dry, sapid, persistent flavour with a taste of tropical fruit.

Gastronomical matching Pasta, risotto, fish, red and white meats, young cheese.

Alcoholic content 12,5% vol.
Service temperature 8°-10° C.
Format 0,750 litre
Total acidity~ 5,8 g/l
Esctract ~ 18 g/
Leaving sugars ~ 1 g/l