BAROLO
DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA E GARANTITA
Renowned the world over, this noble descendent of Nebbiolo wine has its roots in the Italian Unification. Many illustrious figures bore witness to its origins, like Marchesa Giulia Falletti di Barolo, Count Cavour and the first royalty from the House of Savoia. An austere, generous wine, quite ageable, which is considered a merit in Italian oenology. The municipalities in the Barolo production area are: La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Serralunga d’Alba (with its exceptionally well-preserved medieval military fortress), Castiglione Falletto (its symbol, a round medieval tower, is private property just like the manor), Novello, Grinzane Cavour, Verduno, Diano d’Alba, Cherasco and Roddi.
Municipality of Production
Vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba, Monforte d’Alba, Barolo, Novello, La Morra, Verduno and Grinzane Cavour
Grape Variety
100% Nebbiolo
Aspect
South, South-West
Altitude (a.s.l.)
300-400 mt
Soil
Mid-hill, compact and deep bluish grey calcareous marls. Rich in trace minerals
Training system
Upwards-trained vertical-trellised with traditional Guyot pruning
Age of the vineyard (years)
10-40
Plant density
4,000 plants
Cropping level per hectare
68/72 ql grapes
Processing
Crushing/destemming, long submerged-cap maceration (based on the vintage)
Vinification
In stainless steel temperature controlled vats
Maturation
6 months in stainless steel vats
Ageing
24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels
Alcohol by volume
14% Vol (based on the vintage)
Acidity
5.4 g/l
Sugars (Reducers)
0.3-0.5 g/l
Characteristics
Red garnet colour with orangey nuances which become more accentuated as years go by; delicate, etheric, intense, full and lingering aromas; flavour warm, full, complex, dry and harmonious. Its austerity is linked to the presence of sweet and complex tannins
Serving temperature
18°-20°C
Recommended pairing
Excellent with roasts, game
Bottle size
0.75 L / 1.5 >
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