Pensiero
Vini Classici
Barolo DOCG Riserva
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Area
Alba's Langhe Area
Soil type
Miocene-Helvetian and Tortonian , wich is characteristically packed with limestone and marl
Exposure and altitude
Various exposures except for the north - 300/400m asl
System
Guyot 4.500 plants/ha
Harvest
First-second ten-days of October
Gradation
13,5% vol
Temperature
18 °C
Size
0,75 L
Technical notes
Vinification: the fermentation is traditional, carried out for an average of 15 days in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature (28-30 °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.
Ageing: it varies according to the characteristics of the vintage, but is never less than 62 months, which at least the first 36 months take place into wood barrels.
Tasting notes
The results of lengthy ageing, above-all on account of their natural qualities, these robust, well-bodied wines are packed with structure and are well capable of withstanding the test of time. Barolo has an attractive ruby-red colour with garnet highlights which become orange with the passing of time. Its bouquet is clean,
full and intense, with the wine’s typical traces of withered flowers, dry leaves
and underbrush. 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 rich red meats, varying according to the wine and vintage, and medium and mature cheeses, they are also perfect after-dinner wines.
awards
2016
Vitae
4 viti
Wine Spectator
96
Wine Enthusiast
93
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