LANGHE DOLCETTO with Denomination of Controlled Origin December 2nd 1994

As stated in the Count Malabaila Archives, collection n. 9 : "In the year 1508 Count Daniele Malabaila di Canale, together with his brothers, acquire from Bernardo and Ludovica Counts Roero, the motta (farm) Pradvaj, comprehensive of a lawn and hill with vines measuring 40 giornate at the global price of 1949 gold florins". It is, with Nebbiolo and Barbera, one of the most typical grape of Piedmont. Its colour, red and a bit violet when young, becomes ruby red through ageing, but is consumed quite young; it is ready to be bottled in the spring following the harwest; its bouquet is strong and winy. Usually is about 12% alcohol by volume. Gastronomics accompaniments: mediterranean meals, white rosted meat. Serving temperature 16/18 degrees.