Red

Barolo 1877

By F.lli Moscone, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

F.lli Moscone Barolo 1877

Barolo from the Bussia area of Monforte d'Alba, aged 24 months in large oak and at least 12 months in steel. The tech sheet is dedicated to Mariano Moscone.

Tasting notes

Colour: garnet red turning orange with age. Nose: intense red fruit jam, plum and blackcurrant, floral notes of withered rose and violet, then more complex spice, liquorice and undergrowth. Palate: enveloping and elegant, long persistence thanks to harmonious, silky tannins; the alcohol is balanced by a surprising freshness, a sign of great ageing capacity.

Pairs well with

Classic match with succulent dishes: game, fine grilled meats, stews, boiled meats. Perfect with cured meats, also ideal with aromatic dishes based on truffle, liver and sheep cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100% (Michet, Lampia and Rosé biotypes)
Production area
Monforte d'Alba, Bussia area, 450 to 480 m
Soil
Grey marl and in part sandstone
Exposure
South and south-west
Harvest
October, hand harvested
Vineyard planting
4,500 vines per hectare, Guyot
Vinification
Hand harvest. About 20 days on the skins, fermentation at about 26°C in stainless steel, malolactic before winter. Spring racking into 50 hL large oak casks for 24 months, then stainless steel for at least 12 months before bottling. 14 to 14.5% vol; 0.75 l and 1.5 l.
Serving temperature
16 to 18°C

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