The 2011 BIGOLLA from VIGNETI MASSA is a red still DOC wine from the Piemonte region, Italy. This wine is produced from vineyards located on limestone soils and is carefully cultivated at an altitude of 280 metres above sea level, with an east-facing exposure. The harvest is manual, carried out by selecting the grapes at the ideal moment of ripeness, characterised by the browning of the lignified stem. Traditional vinification involves daily pump-overs and a gentle pressing of the pomace, thus preserving the quality of the free-run must. Vintage: 2011 Alcohol content: 14.5 Winery: Guyot Harvest/Vintage: Manual in bins with selection in the vineyard, when the lignified stem (the right moment of ripeness indicated by the browning of the stem at the internode). Organoleptic notes: A first-class red wine arrives in the glass well polished. It presents a wonderfully dense ruby red colour. On the nose, this Vigneti Massa red wine displays all types of sour cherry. Blackcurrant and blueberry are added thanks to ageing in large wooden barrels. Soil: Limestone Vineyard: Bigolla area 1.25ha – vines/Ha 5200 – planting density 2.35×0.80 – altitude 280 m a.s.l. – east exposure. Vinification/Ageing: Traditional with daily pump-overs for about 8/10 days, pomace massage around the fourth/fifth day, racking and gentle pressing of the pomace, immediate reintegration of the total pressing yield into the free-run must. Yield per hectare: 60 q.li/Ha The 2011 BIGOLLA is a refined expression of the Piedmontese territory, ideal for those who appreciate intense and structured red wines. Perfect to enjoy with meat dishes or aged cheeses, it represents a quality choice to enrich one's cellar.