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Varietal composition: 100% Nebbiolo
Fratìn is a special terroir, on a sun-drenched hillside in one of the best growing areas for the Nebbiolo variety. In the past this hill was owned by a convent of friars, which led to its being called Fratin – ‘little brother’ – in the local dialect.
The grapes from this vineyard are vinified separately to produce a wine with intense, complex qualities and great structure. Its ruby-red colour is deep and compact, with nuances hinting at shades of garnet. Th¬e intense nose is complex, showing fruity overtones of jam, prunes and raspberries. ¬The varietal note of violet is unmistakeable, and is joined by more evolved aromas of spices, including cinnamon and green pepper; and to end, a warm, dry flavour, which is tannic and well-structured, leaving a slight undercurrent of elegant minerality on the mouth. A wine with a long cellar life that makes a perfect match both for fur and feathered
Bottle sizes: 75 cl
Vineyards: Fratin
Harvest period: early October
Vinification and ageing: crushing of the grapes, fermentation and maceration in steel. ¬The wine evolves for at least 9 months in barriques, followed by several months in bottles stored horizontally in underground cellars.
Alcohol: 13-13,5%
Colour: intense ruby red with garnet-shaded nuances
Nose: intense and complex, with fruity notes of jam and prunes, floral hints of violet, and vinous, spicy overtones tending to ethereal over the course of the years.
Taste: warm and dry, tannic, with great structure and a long aromatic finish.
Food pairings: well-structured game dishes, and medium and mature cheeses.
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About Piazzo Armando
Piazzo Armando is an Italian historic winery at the heart of Langhe, run by the same family for three generations. Founded by Armando Piazzo, through the years the estate grew up to more than 70 hectares (170 acres) of vineyards, always with the same philosophy: look to the future, while keeping your feet firmly rooted in tradition by producing wines that are its most authentic expression.
Bacchus Wine Merchant is a well-known, respected, family-owned wine distribution company established in 2001 by Jo Newton who is still the Managing Director today.
Over the past 15 Years our tremendous growth has allowed us to expand our distribution into Queensland and Victoria. From humble beginnings, Jo ran the company from her spare bedroom in Cremorne, to now, with over 15 employees in 3 states.
Bacchus Wine Merchant prides itself on exceptional customer service and close relationships with our wineries, making Bacchus a successful and unique Distribution Company in a busy market.
