Red

Barolo

By Azienda Giribaldi, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Azienda Giribaldi Barolo

A Barolo blended from the Ravera and Cerviano Merli crus in Novello, from certified organic Nebbiolo. Over two years in French oak tonneaux, then cellar ageing in bottle.

Tasting notes

Ruby red with brick reflections that appear after a few years of ageing. On the nose red fruit, strawberry, cherry and wild berries with a touch of white pepper, typical of these crus and of Novello. Warm vanilla on the palate, red fruit, fairly dry, soft and enveloping with sweet tannins; spice returns alongside the fruit.

Pairs well with

Game, red meats in general, braises and roasts. A good meditation wine; after some years of ageing, dark chocolate and cocoa-based desserts.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100% (clones: 10% Michet, 80% Lampia, 10% Rosé)
Cru / vineyard
Ravera, Cerviano Merli
Production area
Novello, vineyards at 350-400 m above sea level
Soil
Marl and clay with good permeability
Exposure
South
Vineyard planting
Certified organic Nebbiolo on Italian clonal material, Guyot training, 4,700 vines per hectare, yield 70 hl per hectare
Vinification
Traditional submerged-cap vinification for 20 days at 30-35 °C with daily pump-overs and punch-downs. Four months in stainless steel, then more than two years in French oak tonneaux, then bottle ageing in an underground cellar at a constant 16 °C.
Serving temperature
18-20 °C

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