Red
Langhe Nebbiolo 1661
By Boroli, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
A fresh, pure Nebbiolo first made in 2019; the red 1661 on the label marks a cadastral document naming Brunella as a vineyard area.
Tasting notes
Bright red colour. Fresh, fruity nose with wild berries. Velvety, harmonious, balanced tannins.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
- Grape
- Nebbiolo 100%
- Production area
- Castiglione Falletto, Brunella area; 1.24 hectares; selection from north-facing grapes plus younger rows
- Soil
- Clayey and calcareous, with traces of sand
- Exposure
- North-West, North-East and West (north-facing per the wine page)
- Vineyard planting
- 1.24 ha; average vine age 15-20 years
- Vinification
- Hand harvest with selection on a sorting table. Cryomaceration for 24-48 hours; fermentation and maceration in stainless steel (8-9 days, controlled temperature), malolactic in steel, then 3-4 months in large oak barrels (1500-2500 L). Alcohol 14.0%.