The NV (L. 2015) Campi Raudii (Library Release) gives readers a terrific opportunity to taste an Alto Piemonte red with bottle age, and at a price that won't break the bank. Crushed flowers, autumn leaves, spice and pipe tobacco show the gentle patina of age. What a delight.
Campi Raudii (red fields, in Latin) is a battle that took place in Northern Piedmont on the 30th of July 101 BC, when Proconsul Lutatius Catulus defeated the Germanic Cimbri.
After this battle the Romans introduced viticolture in this territory, and history inspired the most famous Vallana label.
Vinification takes place in cement tanks in order to obtain a wine suitable for medium to long aging. The wine is released it after two years of maturation.
Campi Raudii is a Nebbiolo based cuvée, ruby red, fresh, fruity, very elegant and smooth on the palate.