"Il Mimo" (the mime artist) is a Nebbiolo rosé produced by Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo in the hills of Ghemme.First produced from the 1992 harvest, it showcases the iconic grape variety of Upper Piedmont in a fresh and delicate style, yet with enough structure to accompany an entire meal.
The name derives from a rare Roman-era theatrical mask discovered at the foot of the Ghemme hill, chosen as a symbol to commemorate the ancient link between theatre, Bacchus and wine.
The grapes come from the Breclema, Carella and Valera vineyards, situated at altitudes of between 280 and 310 metres on morainic, gravelly and mineral-rich soils.
After the harvest, which takes place in the second half of October, the must remains in contact with the skins for just one night, thus acquiring its rosé hue.Once separated from the skins, it ferments slowly at a controlled temperature and is left to settle at low temperatures to achieve natural stability.
Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.
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• COLOUR: delicate pink, with subtle coppery hues.• NOSE: expresses the character of Nebbiolo through fresh aromas of small red berries, with recognisable notes of raspberry, strawberry and redcurrant.• PALATE: dry and fresh, with a pleasant acidity.The structure of the Nebbiolo is expressed through a delicate tannic texture, whilst the balanced and persistent finish echoes the fruity and mineral notes perceived on the nose.
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Mimo can be served as an aperitif, but the structure imparted by the Nebbiolo also allows it to pair well with various courses throughout a meal.It pairs well with seafood and meat-based starters, pasta dishes that are not overly intense in flavour, delicate cured meats, fish dishes and white meat main courses.
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Serve chilled, at a temperature between 10 and 12 °C.
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The technical data sheet indicates that the wine may develop well for more than three years.To preserve its freshness and aromas correctly, keep the bottle away from light and temperature fluctuations, in a cool, dry place.
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• Producer: Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo• Wine name: Il Mimo• Designation: Colline Novaresi DOC• Type: still rosé wine• Grape variety: Nebbiolo, locally known as Spanna• Region: Piedmont• Production area: Ghemme, province of Novara• Vineyards of origin: Breclema, Carella and Valera• Altitude of the vineyards: 280–310 metres above sea level• Soil: gravelly morainic hillside, rich in minerals• Training system: espalier with Guyot pruning• Harvest: in the second half of October• Vinification: contact between must and skins for one night, followed by slow, temperature-controlled fermentation• Stabilisation: decanting at low temperatures• Allergens: contains sulphites
The vintage of the bottle available may differ from that shown in the product image.