Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The fruit comes from approximately 3 ha of vineyards distributed among the municipalities of La Morra, Barolo and Castiglione Falletto. Plantings date from 1980 to 1990. Soils differ by location: Barolo and Castiglione Falletto have sandy soils of varying compactness interspersed with sandstone, while the La Morra sites contain more clay and a calcareous component.
Grapes
100% Nebbiolo da Barolo.
Vinification
Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled cement or stainless-steel tanks. Contact with the skins lasts 25–30 days. Following racking, the separate lots are assembled before ageing.
Ageing
The assembled wine matures for approximately three years in traditional large-format Slavonian oak casks with a capacity of 5,000 L. Refinement continues in bottle, allowing the wine to gain elegance and harmony and supporting its capacity for long ageing.
Tasting profile
The bouquet is ethereal, broad and enveloping. The palate is austere and savoury.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 16–17 °C. The available format is a 0.75 L bottle.
Recognition
Published ratings include 92 points from Robert Parker Wine Advocate and 92 points from Kerin O'Keefe for the 2022 vintage. The 2021 vintage received 93 points from Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 91 from Vinous, 17/20 from Jancis Robinson, 95 from Kerin O'Keefe, 94 from James Suckling and 90 from Ian D'Agata. Robert Parker Wine Advocate also awarded the 2020 vintage 92 points.
