BAROLO DOCG Vintage available: 2017 Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo Growing locations: Municipalities in the Barolo area Soil: calcareous clay Vine training: vertical trellis with Guyot pruning Picking: 100% by hand Harvest: October Maximum yield: 8 tons/ha Vinification: destemming and crushing in a controlled atmosphere; alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature (28-30°C) on the skins for a total of around 16-20 days. Following the malolactic fermentation, the wine is transferred into oak Ageing: 38 months, including at least 18 in 25/50 hl French oak casks
TASTING NOTES
Color: intense garnet with orange nuances
On the nose: elegant, with notes of violet, small red fruits and leather
On the palate: structured and harmonious, with persistent and soft tannins
Alcohol: 14,50% vol.
Serving temperature: 18-20°C
Cellar life: wine suited to lengthy ageing in the cellar
Food/wine pairings: pasta dishes with mushroom or cheese sauces, or served with Alba white truffle, red meat and game stews and pot roasts, mature cheeses
