La Monella 2012 Braida

Wine description

La Monella is a classic wine of Monferrato, a sparkling red that officially launched the story of Braida: the first grapes used to make this wine were grown in the vineyard owned by grandma Caterina, and granddad wrote the words “La Monella” in chalk on the liveliest barrel of Barbera. It grows in young vineyards, is lively with an irrepressible sparkle and has never changed, being perfect in its original simplicity.

Tasting Notes

A gaudy purplish ruby red colour, with a lively, slightly sparkling froth. Fragrant, unbridled and vinous bouquet, with numerous scents of red fruit. Extraordinarily lively taste, very fresh, “cheerful and unrestrained”, good body and a smooth texture.

Vinification

Ten days of maceration on skins, then at least four months of ageing in steel. The second fermentation takes place in pressurised tanks.

Ageing

Followed by two months of bottle ageing.