Red
Barolo
By Cantina San Matteo, Gavi, Piemonte, Italy
Barolo DOCG from La Morra and Castiglione Falletto, 100% Nebbiolo, 24 months in large oak, 14% ABV.
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections. Delicate, very persistent aromas. Warm and enveloping on the palate thanks to harmonious tannins, with body and structure in balance with freshness and flavour, and a long finish.
Pairs well with
Red meats, game, roasts, grilled meats and stews.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barolo DOCG
- Grape
- Nebbiolo 100%
- Production area
- La Morra and Castiglione Falletto, province of Cuneo
- Soil
- Mid-slope, rich in microelements, deep grey-blue calcareous marl
- Exposure
- Varies, mostly south and south-west facing
- Harvest
- October, by hand
- Vineyard planting
- Vines 15 to 40 years old on average, at 300 to 400 m above sea level. Traditional Guyot. Yield 80 quintals per hectare.
- Vinification
- Fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Aged 24 months in large oak barrels.
- Serving temperature
- 18 to 20 °C
- Storage
- Store horizontally in a cool, damp place at about 15 °C, away from direct sunlight.
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