Lessona
DOC
Quintino Sella, eminent Italian statesman and economist, appointed Minister of Finance several times, chose Lessona wine to toast on the first government of Italy’s national unity.
Production area: municipality of Lessona, province of Biella.
Varietals (%): Nebbiolo (locally called Spanna) minimum 85%; other varietals such as Vespolina and Uva Rara (a.k.a. Bonarda Novarese) either alone or in blend up to 15% maximum.
Colour: Garnet with orangy hues if aged.
Nose: fine and intense with violet suggestions.
Palate: dry, sapid and pleasantly tannic.
Ageing: minimum 22 months of which 12 oak according to the designation guidelines. The Riserva version requires a longer ageing time of 46 months of which 30 in oak.
Serving temperature: 18°-20°C
Best if paired with: the all range of classic Piedmont disse such as boiled meats, game, long-seasoned cheeses and fondue.
