Roero Valmaggiore “Audinaggio”
The name Valmaggiore is an approved additional geographical mention (Cru) of the appellation Roero. Audinaggio comes from from the Piemontese word “Autinagia” which translates as “small plot of land” and refers to a tiny single vineyard plot the estate uses to produce this unique Roero.
Appellation: Roero DOCG, Valmaggiore
Type: Red, dry
Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo
Certified Organic
Color: Deep garnet.
Bouquet: Intense, with ripe red fruit and spicee well balanced by the vertical freshness of the wine. There are notes of violet, cherry, and scents of pepper and mint.
Taste: Rich, round and smooth. Moderate acidity and high alcohol content make the texture firm. The wine expands and develops slowly recalling the red fruit notes evident in the bouquet. Long finish with intense, smooth tannins.
Alcohol: 14-14.5%.
Serving Temperature: 16-18° C (60-64º F).
Food Pairing: Excellent with roasted red meat, game, risottos, light fried foods, fondue, truffle-based dishes and ripe cheese.
Production Area: Vezza d’Alba, Valmaggiore, Roero, Piemonte.
Vineyard: All of the fruit is from the estate’s Audinaggio vineyard.
Elevation: 220-270 meters (720-885 feet) a.s.l.
Exposure: South-west exposure.
Soil: Mainly sandy.
Cultivation system: Guyot.
Harvest: Hand-harvested in the middle of October.
Aging: 18-months in new and used French oak barriques, subsequent assembly in steel and a few months in the bottle before release.
2011 Roero Audinaggio – 92 Points – Vinous Media (Oct 2013)
“The 2011 Roero Audinaggio is drop-dead gorgeous. Rich, layered and expansive on the palate, the 2011 offers up an attractive melange of dark red berries, crushed flowers and spices, all in a voluptuous, full-bodied style perfect for drinking now and over the next few years. The juicy, explosive finish leaves a lasting impression.” ~ A. G.
2009 Roero Audinaggio – 92 Points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate
“The 2009 Roero Audinaggio is a pretty, attractive wine layered with perfumed red cherries, flowers, spices and mint. It shows lovely inner perfume and a deceptively medium-bodied personality with plenty of underlying structure. Round, sweet and enveloping through to the finish. The Audinaggio impresses in its total harmony and finesse." ~A.G.
