Appellation
Barolo DOCG

Varietals
100% Nebbiolo

Production zone
Monforte d’Alba (CN)

Region
Piedmont

Pruning system
Double inverted Guyot

Planting density
2,80 m x 1,00 m

Yield per hectare
4.500 kg

Bottles produced
12.000

Vinification
Manual selection, of bunches and then of grapes. Vinification in steel vats: maceration and fermentation for 15-20 days, with pumpovers, gentle punch-downs and del- stages. Malolactic fermentation is in French oak, in which the wine then ages.

Aging
In French oak, for at least 3 years, followed by 6-8 months in bottle.

Alcohol content
13,5 - 14,5 %

Color
Ruby with garnet rim.

Aromas
Intense, complex, and elegant, with forest berry fruit including blackberries, blueberries and prunes, followed by quinine and licorice accompanied by underbrush and ethereal notes, and finally toasted accents.

Flavors
Intense and complex. Elegant velvety tannins and nice persistence. An immediately approachable Barolo that will clearly age well.

Serving temperature
16-18 °C