

Le Righe
Barolo DOCG
Serralunga d'Alba
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Area
Serralunga d'Alba
Soil type
Soil with a high content of limestone and grey marl alternating with sand
Exposure and altitude
South, South-west- 300/400m asl
System
Guyot 4.000 plants/ha
Harvest
First-second decades of October
Gradation
14,0 % vol
Temperature
18-20 °C
Size
0,375 - 0,75 - 1,5 - 3 L
Technical notes
Vinification: the fermentation is traditional: medium-long (15 days) in stainless steel vats with a floating cap at a controlled temperature (30-31 °C). The must then stays in contact with the skins for further 15 days to optimize the extraction of the polyphenolic substances and help start the subsequent malolactic fermentation.
Ageing: one year in barriques from Allier and one year in oak casks still from Allier (2.000 lt). After a soft clarification, the wine is bottled for a further period of maturation in the bottle, the lenght depends from the characteristics of the vintages, but never less than 12 months.
Shelf-life: The wine will reach its peak 6-8 years after the harvest, but its life can vary considerably depending on the vintage.
Tasting notes
The colour is garnet-red with ruby thighlights that take on a slightly orange tone over time. It has a clear-cut, intense nose with overtones of vanilla, spices, withered roses and underbrush. The taste is dry, but soft, full-bodied, velvety and wellbalanced, and is very long-lasting.
Pairings
Ideal with big red meat dishes and medium or mature cheeses, it can also make for pleasant after-dinner company.
2018
Wine Spectator
92
Wine Spectator
TOP 100 wines
WOW (Civiltà del bere)
Medaglia d'oro
Vini Buoni d'Italia





James Suckling
92
2017
Merano
Award Rosso
Vini Buoni d'Italia



Gilbert Gaillard
94
James Suckling
92
2016
Merano
Award Rosso
Decanter
Silver Medal - 92 pts
James Suckling
93
Wine Enthusiast
92
2015
Merano
Award Rosso
Vini Buoni d'Italia




I vini di Veronelli



Decanter
Gold Medal - 96 pts
James Suckling
93
The Wine Advocate
92
Wine Enthusiast
Editor's Choice - 94 pts
2014
Vini Buoni d'Italia




James Suckling
92
The Wine Advocate
91
Wine Enthusiast
Editor's choice - 91 pts
2012
I vini di Veronelli



James Suckling
92
The Wine Advocate
91
Wine Enthusiast
91
2011
Merano
Award Rosso
Espresso




Vini Buoni d'Italia




James Suckling
93
Wine Spectator
93
2010
Espresso




Bibenda



I vini di Veronelli



Slow Wine
Vino Azzeccato
The Wine Advocate
93
Wine Enthusiast
92
Wine Spectator
93
2008
Wine Spectator
91
2007
Vini Buoni d'Italia




Bibenda




I vini di Veronelli



James Suckling
92
Wine Enthusiast
94
Wine Spectator
91