Anas-Cëtta Nascetta di Novello Langhe DOC – 2015
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Introduction
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Anas-Cëtta is an invented name that was used initially because the wine was not a DOC. (In Italy it is not possible to use the varietal name if the wine is not DOC.) That changed in 2010, when Nascetta of Novello gained DOC status. Since the first limited production in 1994, the Elvio Cogno winery has drawn upon the knowledge of the old-timers in Novello to make a wine for the youth of today. Winemaking documents from the second half of the 19th century mention this wine of Mediterranean origin, whose sapidity is reminiscent of great hot-clime varietals such as Vermentino, from which, according to some studies, it may derive.
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Vineyard Profile
- Vineyards: 100% estate
- Location: On the top of the hill; Novello village; Ravera area
- Cultivation: 100% organic (not yet certified)
- Size: 3 hectares (7.41 acres)
- Vine Age: 1 hectare (2.47 acres) newly planted, the rest are between 10 and 20 years old
- Soil: Limestone/clay, with a small percentage of sand
- Elevation: 350 meters (1,148 feet) above sea level
- Exposure: Eastern
- Density: 4,000 vines/hectare (1,619 vines/acre)
- Training: Vertical trellising, Guyot pruning
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Vintage Report
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The 2015 vintage started with a snowy winter, leaving a very good water reserve that lasted the entire year. A temperate springtime led to an earlier vegetative development than usual; and budding was regular, though early, with flowering at the beginning of May. After two weeks of precipitation between the end of May and the beginning of June, the summer was very dry and warm, with an average temperature of over 30°C; several days reached over 40°C.
- Harvest Date(s): End of September
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Vinification
- Fermentation: 100% in stainless steel with 12 hours cold soak (skin contact), indigenous yeast
- Aging: On lees for 6 months
- Barrel Aging: None
- Bottle Aging: 2 months
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Nascetta di Novello
- Production (in cases): 880 (6/750ml)
- Cases Imported: 150
- Alcohol: 13%
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Tasting Notes
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The 2015 vintage is an extremely rich wine, although it was produced in a much lower quantity this year (40% lower than the usual production). Straw-yellow in color with golden reflections. Notes of acacia honey and peach flowers are extremely well balanced on the nose, with aromas of tropical fruits and cut grass. On the palate, it presents a strong minerality highlighted by a full-bodied and well-balanced acidity, forming a strong backbone for the wine. The soft, silky tannins make way for a long aftertaste with notes of menthol and ripe tropical fruits.
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Reviews
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Anas-Cëtta Nascetta di Novello Langhe DOC – 2015 – 91 points – Vinous
“… Dried peach, herb, almond, sage, honey and chamomile open up in a surprisingly large-scaled, ample white. Intense smoke and graphite notes wrap around the creamy, generous finish. There is no shortage of complexity and nuance…”
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Anas-Cëtta Nascetta di Novello Langhe DOC – 2015
Straw-yellow in color with golden reflections. Notes of acacia honey and peach flowers are well balanced on the nose, with aromas of tropical fruits and cut grass. On the palate, it presents a strong minerality highlighted by a well-balanced acidity.
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Anas-Cëtta Nascetta di Novello Langhe DOC – 2015 – 90 points – Wine & Spirits
“… Its shy initial aromas build into scents of lemon pith and white peach, and the flavors flesh out into green melon and sage, propelled by a saline streak that keeps the wine fresh. …”
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Anas-Cëtta Nascetta di Novello Langhe DOC – 2015 – 90 points – Wine Spectator
“Intense and oily, exhibiting dried apricot, orange peel and lemon oil notes, with a hint of pine, this is distinctive and complex, offering fine balance and saline length.”