BAROLO
DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA E GARANTITA
ROCCHE DI CASTIGLIONE
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 Rocche di Castiglione Vineyard is located in one of the best vineyard terrains in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto.
Municipality of production
Castiglione Falletto
Grape Variety
100% Nebbiolo
Aspect
South-East
Altitude (a.s.l.)
320-350 m
Soil
Medium textured soil, loose on the surface and tending towards limestone. At a little over a metre in depth, there are hard layers of whitish grey and bluish marl, alternating with layers of dry and compact sandstone from the Langhian Stage of the Miocene Epoch
Training system
Upwards-trained vertical-trellised with traditional Guyot pruning
Age of the vineyard (years)
50
Plant density
4.000 plants
Cropping level per hectare
68/72 ql grapes
Processing
Crushing/destemming, vinification with fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with long submerged-cap maceration for 4 to 7 weeks, depending on the vintage. Natural malolactic fermentation at temperature 20°C.
Storage in stainless steel for 2/4 months
Ageing
24 months in Slavonian oak barrels
Refinement
4/6 months in stainless steel and minimum six months in the bottle
Alcohol by volume
14.5% Vol (based on the vintage)
Acidity
5.4 g/l
Sugars (Reducers)
0.3-0.5 g/l
Characteristics
Wine with a nice bright colour and captivating nuances that endure over time. An ever intense bouquet, rich and lingering with hints of
licorice, mint and sensations of ripe fruit. With time, estery sensations develop with hints recalling resin and sweet spices. Full flavor, marked acidity and tannic weave which evolve and balance out with maturation. Good ageing prospects
Serving temperature
18°-20°C
Recommended pairing
Excellent with roasts, game
Bottle size
0.75 L / 1.5 L / 3 L >
AWARDS >
GUIDA | guide | ANNATA | vintage | PUNTEGGIO | score | PREMI | awards |
|---|---|---|---|
James Suckling | 2018 | 90/100 | |
Vinaria-Barolista | 2018 | 17/20 | |
Decanter | Review Magazine | 2017 | 92/100 | |
IWSC | 2017 | 91/100 | |
Il Golosario Paolo Massobrio | 2017 | da "Nebbiolo Prima" | |
James Suckling | 2017 | 93/100 | |
Merum | 2017 | ||
The Real Review | 2017 | 94/100 | |
The Real Review | 2017 | ||
The Real Review | 2017 | ||
Wine Front by Gary Walsh | 2017 | 95/100 | |
Wine Front by Mike Bennie | 2017 | 96/100 |