Banfi Estate Reds
La Lus Piemonte DOC
La Lus, meaning “the Light” in Piedmontese dialect, refers to the rising sun and the dawn of a new day. From a vine cross of Nebbiolo and Barbera, Piedmont’s two most important grapes, a new variety is born.
La Lus is the ultimate expression of this new adventure. Banfi is one of only four producers of Albarossa, once again proving itself to be a champion of quality.
Features
Varieties
Albarossa:100%
Tech Info
Alcohol :14.0% Vol*
Total Acidity :5.7 g/l*
Residual Sugar:3.8 g/l*
*Technical Data
May Vary With Vintage
Availability
Size(s):750ml 0 80516 51814 5
Pack(s):750ml 6pk
Soil and Origin
Soil:Sandy, clay.
Origin:Monferrato, Southeastern Piedmont, Italy
Tasting Notes
Bouquet:Rose petals, red berries, cherries and hints of oak.
Taste:Velvety, full-bodied and harmonious, with soft tannins. A long finish with fruity notes.
Food Pairing:This alluring, well-balanced wine. Pairs well with roasted meats, pastas, savory dishes, and aged cheeses.
Winemaking
A short cold maceraction of the grapes (24 hours) is followed by skin-contact fermentation for a period of 8-10 days at a controlled temperature with the frequent pumping over to enhance and preserve the fruit aromas. In the fi nal phase of fermentation, the temperature is slightly raised in order to facilitate the extraction of pigments from the skins, giving the wine a deeper color. The wine is aged in French oak barriques for 12 months.