Lintuito

According to the producer, the grapes come from Neive in the Langhe; Montalbera describes its own vineyards as predominantly hilly, with clay to calcareous soils. After a green harvest, the grapes are traditionally vinified as a red wine at optimum ripeness. The wine is matured for at least 26 months, including nine months in large casks and French oak tonneaux. In the glass, it shows a garnet-red colour with possible orange reflections. The bouquet recalls tobacco, spices, dried figs, dried fruit and jam; on the palate, it is elegant, austere and full-bodied, with hints of cinchona bark and rhubarb.