Category: ITALY

Barolo D.o.c.g.

Characteristics

VARIETY: Nebbiolo
PRODUCTION AREA: Various towns in Barolo - CN
SOIL: Calcareous clay with sandy silt components
HARVEST: Manual, using crates. First half of October

Vinification

Maceration on the skins in temperature-controlled automatic steel fermenters, with repeated pumping-overs and aeration until the complete conversion of sugars to alcohol. Racking and aging in contact with fine lees follow to facilitate malolactic fermentation

Sensory Notes

Garnet red with light orange hues. A classic nose with intense and enveloping aromas that recall spices and ripe fruit. Rich and persistent flavor with soft tannins, hints of leather, licorice and pepper, harmonized with notes of dried violet and ripe plum