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Barolo DOCG wine — Casetta winery — Dionysus
RedBaroloDOCG

Barolo DOCG

by Casetta · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationBaroloDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at18–20 °C
Keeps for10 years
Bottled in0.75 l
CasettaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow on a southwest-facing hillside at 300–400 m above sea level. The soils are of Miocene-Helvetian origin and consist of limestone and grey marl.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand during the first 20 days of October, placed in separate crates and taken directly to the winery for crushing. Fermentation takes place on the skins in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for 10–15 days, with frequent pumping over to promote polyphenol extraction.

Ageing

The wine matures for at least two years in a large Slavonian oak cask, followed by at least six months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Elegant, powerful and complex.