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Barolo Rocche di Castiglione DOCG

by Sordo · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
BaroloDOCG
Type
Red
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Alcohol
14.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
18–20 °C
Keeps for
8–20 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
SordoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in the southeast-facing "Rocche di Castiglione" vineyard.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted before destemming and crushing. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, followed by an extended maceration of 4–7 weeks with the skins submerged. Natural malolactic fermentation occurs at 20 °C.

Ageing

The wine rests for 2–4 months in steel tanks, followed by two years in oak barrels and another 4–6 months in steel. It then ages for a further six months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Rich and layered, with fruity and spicy aromas, lively acidity and well-balanced tannins.