Red · 2015

Barolo Mito

By Cantina Clavesana, Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina Clavesana Barolo Mito

The Mito line's Barolo DOCG, sourced from MGA vineyards across La Morra, Monforte d'Alba and Novello and aged at least 18 months in oak.

Tasting notes

Deep garnet colour with intense rose and violet aromas. Cherry preserved in spirit and toasted notes on the palate. Spice (cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, liquorice) and balsamic notes come through especially in some MGA crus.

Pairs well with

Structured, refined dishes: truffle-based dishes such as tajarin, braised meat, or on its own as a meditation wine, with dry pastries.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo
Production area
From MGA vineyards across three of the eleven Barolo communes: La Morra, Monforte d'Alba and Novello; vines 25-30 years old.
Soil
Clay-sandy marl (Monforte d'Alba) and compact blue marl (La Morra).
Vineyard planting
Guyot-trained vines 25-30 years old across MGA vineyards in La Morra, Monforte d'Alba and Novello.
Vinification
Macerated more than 10 days, aged a minimum 18 months in oak: large 50-hl Slavonian oak casks and 225-litre barriques, the barrique passage tempering vanilla notes from new oak while preserving the terroir's own aromas.
Vintage
2015

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