Azienda Agricola Vitivinicola PODERI MORETTI di Moretti Francesco

Località Occhetti n. 15

Località San Vincenzo n. 1 bis

I – 12040 MONTEU ROERO CN

Tel. +39 (0)173 90383

P.I. 03100030042

morettivini@libero.it

Commercial Director Francesco MORETTI

The Farm Moretti has been working in the Roero since 1630 as it comes out from the ancient registers of landed property in Monteu Roero. At the present time the farmstead, consisting of several plots of land in the villages of Monteu Roero, Santo Stefano Roero, Montaldo Roero and Govone. The Poderi Moretti’s firm only wine-makes the grapes grown in its own vineyard. The wine quality is initially obtained in the vineyard, the treatment experienced is therefore as natural as possible: hence no chemical weed-killers, natural manuring, special system of pruning aimed at privileging quality rather than quantity, restricted and carefully chosen use of chemicals in fighting any fungous attacks and of animal parasites, care in the grape-harvesting. Skilful working allows gaining the important purpose of the product quality and genuineness in the respect of tradition and, at the same time, following up the most advanced enological techniques. Our farm produces the most important quality wines of Roero: Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC, Roero DOCG, Roero Arneis DOCG, Barbera d’Alba DOC, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Langhe Rosso DOC. 

NEBBIOLO D’ALBA D.O.C. OCCHETTI

It comes from a vineyard situated on the top of Bricco Ravinà in Locality Occhetti, with westerly exposure. The grapes are gathered when the first fall fogs appear in these valleys; in cellar , after the wine-growing, the refining in vat in barrel and in bottle allows to the “cru” (selection) Occhetti to find its better harmony after two years at least.

Vine-strain: Nebbiolo

Colour: lively ruby-red deep tending to garnet-red in the long run.

Perfume: soft and delicate, with raspberry and violet scent, accentuating and improving by ageing.

Flavour: dry, full-bodied, properly tannic when young, then velvety and harmonic.

Alcoholic strength: ± 14 degrees.

Aging period: the wine after a long traditional fermentation, is aged 24 months in oak barrels, This wine will be good for 10 years

Gastronomic coupling: refined wine, it is a proper accompaniment to aristocratic dishes, such as fondue, venison and not too strong cheeses. To be served at 18-20°C.

NEBBIOLO D’ALBA D.O.C. VIEUX

It comes from the vineyard homonym Vieux situated in Monteu Roero.

Vine-strain: Nebbiolo

Colour: red ruby vivacious load

Perfume: slim and delicate it remembers the raspberry and the violet scent.

Flavour: dry full-bodied, tannic and harmonic.

Alcoholic strength: ±13,5 degrees

Aging period: wine of 12 months in wood barrels, then this wine will be good for 5-6 years.

Gastronomic coupling: recommended with roast, with frying, with fondue with truffle. To be served at 18-20°C.

ROERO D.O.C.G. GINIS

It comes from a vineyard situated on the half-hill in Locality Occhetti with Southwesterly exposure. It is in every respect a Nebbiolo wine that, by tradition of the area, draws the origins austerity out and refines its own character by adding a small percentage of Arneis grapes which increase its agreeableness. The grapes are gathered the first week of October.

Vine-strain: Nebbiolo

Colour: intense ruby- red, after the ageing period with garnet-red reflections.

Perfume: delicate, scented, it exalts the fruity smells of strawberry and raspberry and with the characteristics ethereal ageing.

Flavour: dry, full-bodied, velvety and harmonic with good persistence.

Alcoholic strength: ± 14 degrees.

Aging period: wine of 36 months in oak barrels, then this wine will be good for 10 years.

Gastronomic coupling: refined wine; it is a proper accompaniment to the second red meat, especially braised or roasted meats, cheeses and elaborate dishes like fondue and truffles. It can be served at 18-20°C

ROERO D.O.C.G. RUSSIN

It comes from the vineyard homonym Russin situated in Monteu Roero

Vine-strain: Nebbiolo

Colour: red ruby intense tending to garnet-red in the long run.

Perfume: delicate with signs of underbrush and rose, ethereal with the aging.

Flavour: dry, full-bodied, tannic and harmonic.

Alcoholic strength: ±13,5 degrees

Aging period: remains in the wine cellar 24 months in oak casks, then the wine will be good for 5-6 years.

Gastronomic coupling: it is a proper accompaniment to roast and Piedmont’s financier. It can be served at 18-20°C.

ROERO ARNEIS D.O.C.G. OCCHETTI

It comes from a vineyard situated on the southwestern slope in Locality Occhetti. It is obtained from the winemaking in white of the Arneis grapes that exactly find in the hill sands of Roero their election area. The Arneis vine-strain has always been cultivated on these hills, but in times past was destined to the local market. At the present time it is wine-made dry and it has succeeded in earning general praise out of its origin area; its uniqueness is largely recognized and its tasting refinement is greatly appreciated.The grapes are gathered at the end of September.

Vine-strain: Arneis.

Colour: deep yellow straw-colour, with lightly amber-coloured reflections.

Perfume: delicate, fresh and herbaceous, rich in fruity scents.

Flavour: “round” and harmonic with a delicately bitterish rear-taste.

Alcoholic strength: ±13 degrees.

Ageing period: the wine after a natural fermentation, without skins to low temperature, it is cold stabilized. It’s ready for sale, starting from the month of March following the vintage. It is well preserved for 3 years.

Gastronomic coupling: excellent aperitif; it is a proper accompaniment to the “hors-d’oeuvre” and the delicate “first dishes”, fish and white meats. It can be served at 7-8°C in summer, at 12-15°C in winter

LANGHE NEBBIOLO D.O.C. PIAN DLA LEUVR

It comes from the vineyard homonym Pian dla Leuvr situated in Govone

Vine-strain : Nebbiolo

Colour: intense ruby wine.

Perfume rich in fruity scents and ethereal

Flavour: dry, full-bodied, harmonic, persistent.

Alcoholic strength: ±14 gradi

Aging period: this wine will be good for 8 years.

Gastronomic coupling: it is a proper accompaniment to roast and braised. It can be served at 18-20°C.

LANGHE ROSSO D.O.C. VADONIA

It comes from the vineyard homonym Vadonia situated in Monteu Roero

Vine-strain : Nebbiolo

Colour: intense ruby wine.

Perfume: delicate of almond and ethereal underbrush.

Flavour: dry, full-bodied, harmonic, persistent.

Alcoholic strength: ±13,5 degrees

Aging period: remains in the wine cellar two years in oak barrels, then this wine will be good for 5-6 years.

Gastronomic coupling: it is a proper accompaniment to roast and braised. It can be served at 18-20°C.