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Barolo Castelletto Persiera wine — Josetta Saffirio winery — Dionysus
RedBaroloDOCG

Barolo Castelletto Persiera

by Josetta Saffirio · Piedmont, Italy

Awards & scores
AppellationBaroloDOCG
TypeRed
Grapes100% Nebbiolo
VineyardPersiera in Castelletto, municipality of Monforte d’Alba
VintagesAwards shown for the 2019, 2020 and 2021 vintages
Josetta SaffirioPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Persiera occupies steep south-east-facing slopes in Castelletto, within the municipality of Monforte d’Alba. The gradient reaches 50–55%, and the vineyard stands at 400–450 m. Its grey-brown to yellowish soils consist of sand layers with differing degrees of compactness, interspersed with grey sandstone.

Castelletto is a cool hill site influenced by nearby woodland and a small river. Sunlight reaches the slopes from east through south, while the vines ripen slowly. Wines from the area are characterized by flavour, elegance and medium body.

Grapes

100% Nebbiolo.

Vinification

Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks, with maceration lasting approximately 12 days. The wine moves to barrels immediately after malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

Maturation takes place in barrels.

Tasting profile

A powerfully structured Barolo.

Serving and pairing

Pair with red meats, braised meats and cheeses.