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WINES OF NORTHERN ITALY
“Sire” Nebbiolo Langhe DOC
Nebbiolo, one of the most sought after grape varieties in the world, holds sovereignty in the vine
growing areas of Alba. The name, Sire, signifying a great ruler or king, is a tribute to the noble qualities
this Nebbiolo has to offer. From younger vines on the southwestern hillsides of the vineyards in Canale,
these Nebbiolo grapes are fermented following the classic Piemontese 15 day maceration period.
“MonBirone” Barbera d’Alba DOC
The vineyards for MonBirone Barbera d’Alba lie on a hill of the same name, where temperature variances
between different vintages are mitigated by the vineyard’s 360 degree exposure, ensuring a consistent
quality standard.
“Printi” Roero Rosso Riserva DOCG
Monchiero Carbone introduced Printi Rosso in 1997 in an effort to produce a wine capable of
competing, and winning, on any stage. Their goal was to create a wine that would lend itself to long
periods of aging without forfeiting the Roero Nebbiolo’s characteristic elegance. Here, on the limey,
east-facing soil of Frailin hill, the grapes benefit from dry, hot summer days and the autumn sun’s
lingering, lukewarm rays. Fermentation is always long and slow, after which, the wine is drawn off into
different barrels, where it completes malolactic fermentation and ages for at least 24 months.