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Tasted on June 2023

Tre PileGhisolfiLangheBussia Soprana

1852 1980 Alberto GhisolfiCarloAlba

Carlo GhisolfiPiedmont Bussia(Slavonian Oak)Nebbiolo

Monforte D’Alba, Piedmont, Italy

Langhe DOC

Nebbiolo

40%Bussiacru Barolo60% La Torricella TorricellaBaroloLanghe Nebbiolo

–Carlin8

Cantina Tre Pile has been producing quality wines by the Ghisolfi family for four generations. The vineyards are located in Bussia Soprana on the Tre Pile side, the most prestigious wine-growing areas in Langhe.
Since 1852 the excellent quality andpassion to wine and to the rural traditions remain unchanged. In 1980Alberto Ghisolfi joined the winery, investing in the searchfor the best land in order to increase the quality. His son Carlo,a graduate of the enological institute of Alba, entered the winery, who with hisinnovative ideas currently takes care of the production of the wines, alwaysrespecting the family traditions and theterror.

Winery Location:
Monforte D’Alba, Piedmont, Italy

Denomination:
Langhe DOC

Country of Origin:
Italy

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
Nebbiolo

Terror:
Blend of 2 vineyards, One called Bussia, a cru Barolo vineyard site (40%) and one called La Torricella (60%) which is slightly higher elevation inTorricella.Because of this, its not bottled as a Barolo but instead as a Langhe Nebbiolo. Therefore, it is very good value for money.

Vinification:
Manual harvest. De-stemmed and then pressed, the fermentation in contact with skins in stainless steel tanks. The wine will then carry out malolactic fermentation. “Carlin”was kind of the first of its kindtoage Nebbiolo in Slovakian Oak(for 8 months).

Tasting Notes:
Ruby red with nuances tending towards garnet. Floral notes of rose, violet, raspberry and spices. Soft and elegant, with great persistence.