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RedBaroloDOCG

Romirasco

by Aldo Conterno · Piedmont, Italy

Awards & scores
  • Tre Bicchieri 2015Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2010 vintage
AppellationBaroloDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo, Michet and Lampia biotypes
VineyardRomirasco
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Aldo ConternoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Origin: Romirasco vineyard, Bussia, Monforte d’Alba.

Grapes: Nebbiolo, principally the Lampia biotype. Rootstock: Rupestris du Lot.

Vineyard: approximately 50–55 years old, maintained through periodic replacement of individual vines. South-south-west exposure. Clayey-calcareous soil rich in calcium carbonate and iron.

Harvest: manual, with selection in the vineyard, in mid-October.

Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in stainless-steel vats at variable temperatures reaching 32°C, with 30 days of skin contact.

Aging: after several rackings, the wine matures in oak casks.