Red · No longer produced

Barolo DOCG Ravera

This wine is no longer listed by the producer. Details are kept for reference.

By Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco Barolo DOCG Ravera

A powerful and elegant Barolo from the prestigious Ravera cru, showcasing the complexity and longevity of Nebbiolo.

Tasting notes

Intense garnet red color. Complex and elegant bouquet with notes of rose, violet, licorice, and spices. Full-bodied, harmonious, and persistent on the palate with fine tannins.

Pairs well with

Red meats, game, aged cheeses, truffle dishes.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo
Cru / vineyard
Ravera
Production area
Monforte d'Alba
Soil
Calcareous marl
Exposure
South-East
Harvest
First ten days of October
Vineyard planting
Guyot, 4,500 plants/hectare, 25-30 years old
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for 15-20 days. Maceration on the skins for 20-25 days. Aging for 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels (25-30 hl) and 12 months in bottle.
Serving temperature
18-20°C
Storage
Can age for 15-20 years or more.

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