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RedBarolo DOCG Riserva

Barolo DOCG Riserva

by Terre del Barolo · Piedmont, Italy

TypeRed
AppellationBarolo DOCG Riserva
Grapes100% Nebbiolo
VineyardGrowing locations permitted by the Barolo production specifications
LineVinum VitaEst
Vintages2015 on the English wine page; 2017 on the Italian wine page; official awards also list the 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 vintages
Terre del BaroloPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Nebbiolo is sourced from growing locations allowed by the Barolo production specifications. The vineyards have calcareous-clay soils and vertical trellising with Guyot pruning. All grapes are picked by hand in October, with a maximum yield of 8 tonnes per hectare.

Grapes

100% Nebbiolo.

Vinification

The fruit is destemmed and crushed under a controlled atmosphere. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at 28–30°C, with approximately 16–20 days of skin contact. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is transferred to oak.

Ageing

Total ageing lasts 62 months, including at least 18 months in 25 or 50 hL French oak casks.

Technical data

Alcohol: 14% vol.

Tasting profile

Intense garnet in colour with orange nuances. The elegant nose combines violet, small red fruits and leather. The palate is structured and harmonious, with persistent yet soft tannins.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 18–20°C. Pair with pasta dressed with mushroom or cheese sauces, Alba white truffle, red-meat or game stews and pot roasts, and mature cheeses. The wine is suited to lengthy cellar ageing.

Vintage notes

The English product page identifies 2015 as the available vintage, while the Italian product page identifies 2017. The awards record additionally covers Riserva vintages from 2015 through 2018.