The wine is produced on the last range of Monferrato hills descending toward the Po, in the province of Alessandria, within a very small planted area.
Due to the diurnal temperature variation, the wines produced in this zone tend to be lighter, fresher, more aromatic, and paler in colour. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
The grape-growing zone encompasses the planted areas within the communes of Gabiano and Moncestino. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Human factors
The vineyards, situated on moderately sloping soils, are trained using the Guyot system, with limited yields owing to the small extent of the planted area.
In 1962, Senator Paolo Desana, considered the father of Italy's first wine-regulation law, proposed the establishment of DOC status for Gabiano and Rubino di Cantavenna. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Product characteristics
The wine presents a medium-intensity ruby red colour, with an elegant, vinous, and lightly spiced nose.
With ageing, the deep ruby colour tends toward garnet, while the palate remains dry and of appropriate body, well-suited to rustic cuisine.
Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.
About this boundary
Area: the official production zone published by the regional geoportal (Piemonte).
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