The 2013 (1,500) MONLEALE Etui from VIGNETI MASSA is a still red wine that originates in the heart of Piemonte, one of the most prestigious Italian regions for wine production. It comes from vineyards located at 300 metres above sea level on clay and limestone soils, this DOC elegantly expresses the tradition and artisanal care of the Guyot winery, where manual harvesting and careful selection of grapes ensure a superior quality product. Vintage: 2013 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: Dense ruby red colour. On the nose, it presents all types of sour cherry, complemented by blackcurrant and blueberry thanks to aging in small wooden barrels. Soil: Clay and limestone Vineyard: Cerreta, Fontana, Orefice, Casareggio, Campolungo; area 7.00 ha – vines/ha 5,500 – planting distance 2.35×0.90 – altitude 300 m a.s.l. – exposure east-west. Winemaking/Aging: Traditional with daily pump-overs for about 8/10 days, pressing of the pomace around the fourth/fifth day, racking and soft pressing of the pomace, immediate reintegration into the must of the total pressing. Yield per hectare: 72 q.li/Ha A wine that is suited to be enjoyed during moments of relaxation or with meals featuring red meats and aged cheeses. Its structure and complexity invite careful tasting, ideal for those wishing to discover the richness of the Piemonte terroir through a DOC bottle of refined expression.