Domaine Nico Histoire D'A
Wine Description
In both La Savante and Histoire d'A we use whole clusters during fermentation to highlight the texture and graininess of the wines. Histoire d'A is a generous due to great sun exposure, with cinnamon, cloves, and perceived sweetness to the tannins.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Gualtallary, Tupungato
Vineyard size
4 acres
Soil composition
Gravel and Clay-Loam
Elevation:
4,429 feet
Year vineyard planted:
1998
First vintage of this wine:
2017
Bottles produced of this wine:
4,800
Average Vine Age:
9
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Fermentation container:
Oak Roll-fermentor
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10-12 days days
Fermentation temperature:
26 C °F
Malolactic fermentation:
in Barrel
Type of aging container:
French Oak Barrel
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
18 Months
Age of Aging Container:
20% New and 80% second use
Total SO2
105
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.37
Acidity:
6.79 g/L
Alcohol:
12 %
Dry extract:
24 g/L
Total SO2
105
Residual sugar:
<1.8 g/L