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Barolo Perno DOCG

by Sordo · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationBaroloDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for15 years
Bottled in0.75 l
SordoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyard is in the village of Perno, in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba, at 270–400 m above sea level. Its sandy clay soils support vines averaging 30 years old, planted at a density of 4,000 plants per hectare.

Grapes

The wine is made from selected grapes.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, followed by natural malolactic fermentation at 20 °C.

Ageing

The wine matures for 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels, followed by six months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Elegant.

Vintage notes

The 2011 vintage received gold medals at the Berliner Wein Trophy and Asia Wine Trophy, and silver medals at the Decanter Asia Wine Awards and Mundus Vini.