Red

La Fenice White Label

By Cantine Sant'Agata, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

Cantine Sant'Agata La Fenice White Label

Barolo from selected Nebbiolo grown in the Bussia locality, aged about three years in large casks; 14.5% abv.

Tasting notes

Garnet red with ruby glints that turn orange with age. Violet, rose and fresh fruit in youth, moving to vanilla, cinnamon and green pepper. Dry, full, warm and austere but velvety, with a slight liquorice and leather finish.

Pairs well with

Red meat dishes, game, braises, truffle dishes, risotto and strongly flavoured cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Cru / vineyard
Bussia
Production area
Vineyards in the Bussia locality, straddling the municipalities of Barolo and Monforte d'Alba
Soil
Morainic in origin: dark clays mixed with white and sandy marls
Harvest
Hand-picked towards the end of October
Vinification
Vinification follows the traditional Barolo rules: fermentation of about 15 days at a controlled 27°C. In spring the wine goes into large oak casks, where it ages about three years in 3,000 to 4,000-litre botti; depending on the vintage it rests a further 12 months before bottling, then about six months in bottle before release.
Serving temperature
16 to 18°C
Storage
Ageing potential 10 years and over

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