Red

Il GiòPì

By Broccardo, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Broccardo Il GiòPì

Langhe Nebbiolo from the estate's vineyards in Monforte d'Alba, Barolo and Novello, aged about 10 months in oak. 14.5% alcohol.

Tasting notes

Red with garnet reflections, light in intensity. Fruity and floral, intense cherry with a fresh citrus note; dry, warm, fairly soft with good tannins. Ageing potential about 15 years.

Pairs well with

Red meats and spicy food.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC Nebbiolo
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Production area
Monforte d'Alba, Barolo and Novello, about 350 m above sea level
Soil
Sandy, clayey, silty
Exposure
South, south-west
Harvest
First ten days of October, by hand
Vineyard planting
Vines about 25 years old
Vinification
Controlled fermentation at 26 C, about 15 days of maceration. Malolactic fermentation in steel in November. About 10 months in tonneaux and large French and Slavonian oak, at least 6 months in bottle.
Serving temperature
18 to 20 C

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