Bava
Monferrato Nebbiolo Superiore Serre di San Pietro 2023
| Denomination | DOC Monferrato Nebbiolo Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | After racking, when the wine has become clear, it is placed in 15 hl wooden barrels for 10 months and subsequently completes its ageing in the bottle. |
- Name and grape: DOC Monferrato Nebbiolo Superiore, 100% Nebbiolo
- Vineyard and soil: At 375m on calcareous-marl soil; fully grassed with no chemical herbicides
- Vinification: One week fermentation on the skins in steel, followed by malolactic fermentation
- Ageing: 10 months maturation in 15 hl wooden barrels, then bottle ageing
- Serving and storage: Decant for 1 hour at 14-16 °C; ageing potential of 5-10 years
Description
What kind of wine is it
Bava Monferrato Nebbiolo Superiore Serre di San Pietro is a still red wine produced in the heart of Monferrato Nebbiolo Superiore. Made from Nebbiolo grapes, it reveals a deep and elegant aromatic profile. On the palate, it displays silky tannins and a pleasant balsamic freshness, qualities that lead the tasting towards a long and balanced finish. To fully appreciate its many nuances, it is recommended to decant for one hour.
Where does it come from
The Bava vineyards are located in Cadodo, in the Piedmontese municipality of Cocconato. Situated at an altitude of 375 metres, the rows benefit from an ideal South and South-West exposure, an essential factor for the complete aromatic ripening of the grapes. The soils, composed of limestone and marl, provide a solid balance between structure and tension. The agronomic management involves Guyot training and full grassing with legumes, grasses and brassicas. This choice adds valuable organic matter and prevents erosion of the slopes, completely excluding the use of chemical herbicides.
How is it produced
After careful manual harvesting and subsequent destemming, fermentation on the skins begins for about a week in steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine then matures for ten months in wooden barrels, completing its ageing process. The result is a glass with a bright ruby red colour that releases a bouquet of violet, wild rose, blackcurrant and cherries, enriched by a pleasant spiciness.
History and Curiosities
The Monferrato Nebbiolo Superiore DOC Serre di San Pietro 2023 originates from the historic Cadodo hill in Cocconato, in a prime area where the Bava family has been cultivating the land for thirteen generations. Active since 1911, the winery has enhanced the deep local winemaking tradition by replanting the vineyards at the end of the 1990s: an intuition later rewarded by the recognition of the denomination itself. This prestigious cru combines structure and elegance, offering the palate the story of a family history and the most authentic expression of Piedmontese Nebbiolo.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1911
- Oenologist: Giulio Bava
- Bottles produced: 390.000
- Hectares: 50
More than 115 years and six generations have passed since that first harvest. Over time, the finest Bava Barberas have earned recognition in many countries thanks to the consistently high quality of the estate’s production.
Today the winery is led by Piero Bava, grandson of the founder and widely regarded as one of the "Patriarchs of Barbera." Piero carries on the family tradition together with his sons Roberto, Giulio and Paolo, and his grandchildren Francesca and Giorgio: three generations working side by side to offer, across 55 markets worldwide, wines that speak of Piedmont, authenticity and deep respect for the land.
Dozens of menus created by Roberto Bava for the legendary Bava Dinners — gastronomic events held across all five continents — now hang on the winery walls, bearing witness to the creativity and long, vibrant history of the Bava family. Read more
| Name | Bava Monferrato Nebbiolo Superiore Serre di San Pietro 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Monferrato DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Bava |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Monferrato Nebbiolo Superiore DOC Serre di San Pietro 2023 originates from the historic Cadodo hill in Cocconato, in a prime area where the Bava family has been cultivating the land for thirteen generations. Active since 1911, the winery has enhanced the deep local winemaking tradition by replanting the vineyards at the end of the 1990s: an intuition later rewarded by the recognition of the denomination itself. This prestigious cru combines structure and elegance, offering the palate the story of a family history and the most authentic expression of Piedmontese Nebbiolo. |
| Origin | Cadodo, Cocconato |
| Climate | Altitude 375 m a.s.l.; South, South-West exposure |
| Soil composition | Limestone and marl |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Fermentation | One week |
| Production technique | Vineyard surface entirely grassed with grasses, legumes and brassicas; weed growth controlled without using chemical herbicides |
| Wine making | After destemming, fermentation takes place for one week in contact with the skins in steel vats; the wine completes fermentation and undergoes malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | After racking, when the wine has become clear, it is placed in 15 hl wooden barrels for 10 months and subsequently completes its ageing in the bottle. |
| Year production | 390000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |