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RedBaroloDOCG

Barolo DOCG

by Elio Altare · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationBaroloDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo
VineyardLa Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Elio AltarePiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Production zone: La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo. Bottles produced: 10,000. Average vine age: 20-30 years. Soil: various compositions. Exposure: various, mainly south and south-east.

Vinification and ageing

Maceration on skins in temperature-controlled rotofermenter for 4-5 days; ageing in used French barriques for 24 months.

Tasting profile

Colour: lively ruby red with garnet reflections. Nose: elegant red fruit. Palate: warm and very elegant, with a clean violet finish and light but soft tannins.