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Cascina Val del Prete, Nebbiolo d’Alba “Vigna di Lino”

The Vigna di Lino vineyard takes the name from Mario Roagna’s father. It is a tribute to the vision and hard work that Mario’s father, helped by his mother Carolina, shared for so many years. As sharecroppers they invested their limited resources and enormous passion in these vineyards. While most of the local farmers left their homes and land to find employment in the factories of Turin, Lino and Carolina stayed behind because the love for their vineyards was stronger than a secure and better paying factory job.

Region: Piedmont
Production Area: Roero, (Cuneo)
Appellation: Nebbiolo d’Alba, DOC
Vintage: 2005
Varietal Blend: 100% Nebbiolo
Vineyard: The Vigna di Lino vineyard extends for about 3 acres on the left bank of the Tanaro river. It’s at 800 feet above sea level and enjoys an exposure to the south. The vines are 30 years old with a density of 2.300 plants per acre. The vineyard is bio-dynamically fertilized.
Planting System: Guyot
Soil: Mainly calcareous with 30% sandy.
Harvest: Middle of October.
Yield: Less than 3 pounds of grapes per vine.
Alcohol: 13°-13.5 %
Vinification: A 12-day maceration-day and fermentation in stainless steel tanks with 6-7 daily pump-overs. Racking into French oak barrels where the malolactic fermentation takes place
Aging: 15 months in used French oak barrels and 6 months in the bottle.
Total Production: 4.000 bottles

Tasting Notes: A red wine of great structure. Ruby red color with garnet hues developing with aging. Elegant tannins and notes of blackberries, mushrooms and roses. It can age for years.

Food Pairings: Roast lamb, game and dry cheeses.

REVIEWS from The Wine Advocate:
Cascina Val del Prete Nebbiolo d’Alba Vigna di Lino 2005 – 88 Points

“The 2005 Nebbiolo d’Alba Vigna di Lino is another soft, supple wine from Val del Prete. This tasty, accessible Nebbiolo is loaded with varietal fruit and plenty of style. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2011.
This is a very strong set of new releases from Cascina Val del Prete, one of the leading estates in Roero. Working out of his tiny estate in Priocca, proprietor Mario Roagna fashions wines that are remarkable for the sheer pleasure and drinkability they provide..”
By Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate #173, October 2007

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Cascina Val del Prete, Nebbiolo d’Alba “Vigna di Lino” The Vigna di Lino vineyard takes the name from Mario Roagna’s father. It is a tribute to the vision and hard work that Mario’s father, helped by his mother Carolina, shared for so many years. As sharecroppers they invested their limited resources and enormous passion in these vineyards. While most of the local farmers left their homes and land to find employment in the factories of Turin, Lino and Carolina stayed behind because the love for their vineyards was stronger than a secure and better paying factory job. Region: Piedmont Production Area: Roero, (Cuneo) Appellation: Nebbiolo d’Alba, DOC Vintage: 2005 Varietal Blend: 100% Nebbiolo Vineyard: The Vigna di Lino vineyard extends for about 3 acres on the left bank of the Tanaro river. It’s at 800 feet above sea level and enjoys an exposure to the south. The vines are 30 years old with a density of 2.300 plants per acre. The vineyard is bio-dynamically fertilized. Planting System: Guyot Soil: Mainly calcareous with 30% sandy. Harvest: Middle of October. Yield: Less than 3 pounds of grapes per vine. Alcohol: 13°-13.5 % Vinification: A 12-day maceration-day and fermentation in stainless steel tanks with 6-7 daily pump-overs. Racking into French oak barrels where the malolactic fermentation takes place Aging: 15 months in used French oak barrels and 6 months in the bottle. Total Production: 4.000 bottles Tasting Notes: A red wine of great structure. Ruby red color with garnet hues developing with aging. Elegant tannins and notes of blackberries, mushrooms and roses. It can age for years. Food Pairings: Roast lamb, game and dry cheeses. REVIEWS from *The Wine Advocate: Cascina Val del Prete Nebbiolo d’Alba Vigna di Lino 2005 – 88 Points* “The 2005 Nebbiolo d’Alba Vigna di Lino is another soft, supple wine from Val del Prete. This tasty, accessible Nebbiolo is loaded with varietal fruit and plenty of style. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2011. This is a very strong set of new releases from Cascina Val del Prete, one of the leading estates in Roero. Working out of his tiny estate in Priocca, proprietor Mario Roagna fashions wines that are remarkable for the sheer pleasure and drinkability they provide..” By Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate #173, October 2007 Home Back