Nebbiolo d’Alba
Caplavur
First vintage: 1996
It is the winery’s historic Nebbiolo. This wine, along with arneis and barbera were the labels that first saw the light of day at the winery, the nebbiolo, renamed CAPLAVUR (CAPOLAVORO) since 2010, now ages 24 months in large barrels. Light aging that allows the primary aromas of nebbiolo to be perceived but at the same time dampens and softens the tannins.
CAPLAVUR
Nebbiolo d’Alba
Nebbiolo
Grapevine | 100% Nebbiolo |
Production area | Castellinaldo d'Alba - Roero |
Land | sandy (66% sand, 30% flax, 4% clay) |
Exposure / Altitude | southeast, southwest / 300 m |
Breeding / Pruning | counter-espalier / Guyot |
Planting density | 5,000 vines per hectare |
Yield per hectare | 40hl |
Harvest | Manual from late September to mid-October |
Vinification | 15/18 days of maceration with frequent délestages and punching down; temperature controlled, maximum regime 28°C. |
Refinement | 12 months tonneaux, 12 months in large barrels, 12 months in bottle |
Bottles per year | 4.000 |
Pairings | Roasted red meat, game, aged cheeses |
Formats | 0.75L - 1.5L - 3L - 5L |
Frequently Asked Questions
Curiosities and questions about Nebbiolo d'Alba Caplavur and related concepts
Vineyard: Valmaggiore, Vezza d'Alba
Pairings
Meat
Nebbiolo d'Alba Caplavur goes well with traditional local meat main courses. The following are some examples:
Nebbiolo d'Alba Caplavur is also ideal with aged cheeses.