La Perucca is a vineyard that lies exactly between Barolo and Barbaresco and is therefore classified as Nebbiolo d'Alba. La Perucca is mainly based on clay, limestone and sand, the planting density is 5000 vines per hectare with an average yield of 1kg/vine. The vineyard was planted in 1995 at an altitude of 280 metres and has been consistently cultivated biodynamically for a number of years, with the annual quantities of copper being continuously reduced. Fermentation starts spontaneously and takes place in steel tanks; the temperature is not controlled. For ageing, the wine is transferred to large Slavonian oak barrels, where it gradually finds its balance over three years. It is then bottled unfiltered and left to mature for a further two years.
Intense, powerful and earthy, a few berries and Mediterranean herbal notes combine with dark flavours. Tannins and acidity buffer each other and result in a densely woven, juicy and powerful texture. Flows long, persistent and elegant over the palate.
Data Sheet
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Vineyard: La Perucca - located between Barolo and Barbaresco. Planted in 1995. La Perucca is situated at 280 metres, based mainly on clay, limestone and sand, the planting density is 5000 vines per hectare with an average yield of 1kg/vine
Harvest: by hand
Fermentation: spontaneous | wild yeasts, in steel tanks
Ageing: 3 years in large Slavonian wooden barrels, 2 years in the bottle
Filtration: no
SO₂: < 50mg/l
Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.
Closure: Natural cork
Drinking temperature: 16-18 °C
Perfect drinking maturity: from now - 2030
Content and price per litre: 0.75 l/(€44.75/l)
All the winegrowers listed on Vinonudo work with compost, organic fertilisers and natural preparations in their vineyards and do not use herbicides, pesticides or artificial fertilisers.
