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Barolo Briccolina DOCG

by Rivetto · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationBaroloDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
FarmingCertified biodynamic winery ·Demeter ↗
RivettoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Nebbiolo comes from the Briccolina vineyard in the municipality of Serralunga d'Alba. The vines grow at 340 m above sea level on west- and southwest-facing hills, in clay- and limestone-rich soils. In 2015, Briccolina became Rivetto's first vineyard to be worked biodynamically.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed and pressed, then macerated for 50–60 days. Fermentation is spontaneous and takes place in open wooden vats.

Ageing

The wine ages for two years in oak barrels, followed by one year in bottle.