

Other Barolo Riserva
Barolo Riserva DOCG
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Area
Langhe of Alba
Soil type
Miocene- Helvetian and Tortonian wich is characteristically packed with limestone and marl
Exposure and altitude
South, south-west - 300/400 mt slm
System
Guyot 4.400-5.000 plants/ha
Harvest
I-II ten-days of October
Gradation
14,0 %
Temperature
17°-18°
Size
0,375, 0,75, 1,5
Technical notes
Vinification: the fermentation is traditional, carried out for an average of 12-15 days in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature (30-31 °C) with a floating cap and frequent pumping over of the must. The must is then left on the skins for several days to optimize the extraction of the polyphenolic substances and to help the malolactic fermentation get underway. In order to be allowed by law and to be able to boast the term “Riserva”, Barolo must ensure at least 5 years of refinement before being released for consumption. Of these, the first year is spent in barriques and the next two continue in large oak barrels (Slavonian and Allier) and cement vats.
Ageing: it varies according to the characteristics of the vintage, but is never less than 62 months, of which at least the first 36 months take place in wood barrels.
Tasting notes
The Barolo “Riserva” is a wine that offers great emotions: from the color,
intense garnet red, with ruby reflections. The aroma is clear and intense, with hints of black cherry, tobacco, dried mushrooms, spices such as nutmeg and pepper and some balsamic aromas reminiscent of resin and mint. The taste is warm, soft, with sweet and velvety tannins that go well with a fresh acid note that helps to provide a long final persistence.
Pairings
Ideal with red meat dishes, important, and medium or long aged cheeses, but it can also pleasantly accompany the conversation at the end of a mea