Noceto Michelotti Monferrato Rosso 2006
Posted By Joel on February 16, 2010
Noceto Michelotti Monferrato Rosso 2006, DOC
No matter about one’s artistic style, technique, or medium: the elements of balance, form, proportion, and perspective still apply and need to be made sense of.
Unfortunately, the techniques of modern winemaking can sometimes forget that lesson.
At Noceto Michelotti, however, a modern winery of some technological sophistication, it is a lesson well understood, as demonstrated by that producer’s excellent Monferrato Rosso.
Located in Italy’s Piedmont, Noceto Michelotti was established in 2002 by Graham and Margret Kresfelder who continue to personally manage the winery, along with general manager Giovanni Conte. Rounding out the team are agronomist Frederico Curtaz, oenologist Giuseppe Caviola and winemaker Giacomo Mariotti. The wines reflect a nice mix of Piedmont varietals and lean heavily on Barbera and Chardonnay from mature 35 and 20 year old vines, respectively.
At Noceto Michelotti, technology is applied with judicious good sense and attention to quality: for example, a unique mechanization is used to gently wash and dry the grapes, however, in the vineyard, harvest is performed by hand using small baskets, with grapes arriving at the cellar in less than three hours.
This classic Monferrato Rosso is a blend of Barbera and Freisa. Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats, the wine is then aged in stainless steel for seven months, briefly in small French oak, and then for an additional four months in bottle.
Tasting Notes / Impressions:
Pretty ruby red color, medium body, and a fresh, fruity incense of cherries, wild berries, and violets. Soft and balanced in the mouth with nicely matched tannins. The fresh berry character carries on nicely throughout the finish.
Food Pairing Suggestions:
This wine will happily make the rounds with pasta and rice dishes, as well as red meats and medium ripe cheeses. A pairing with baked onions stuffed with veal and / or beef is especially nice. And if you’re looking for a good wine to pair with spicer foods, this Monferrato Rosso is a great candidate, perhaps Asian noodles with “sha cha” sauce or a mild lamb curry.
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