Red

Oesio Oltredieci

By Enrico Serafino, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Enrico Serafino Oesio Oltredieci

Oltredieci, meaning "beyond ten", is released from the same Oesio vineyard only in outstanding vintages and only after more than a decade of ageing, which the estate presents as proof of the site's potential with Nebbiolo.

Tasting notes

Garnet red with subtle garnet reflections, an intense, elegant nose of violet, small red fruit and macerated cherries with floral notes, and clear Nebbiolo intensity of spice, coffee, leather and dried flowers, with a fine, elegant, well-balanced palate, pleasant tannins and a long finish.

Pairs well with

Porcini risotto, braised meats, aged cheeses and truffle dishes, with dark chocolate to finish; a meditation wine.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Roero DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Cru / vineyard
Oesio
Production area
Oesio vineyard, Canale.
Soil
Sandy-clay.
Exposure
South, southwest and southeast facing.
Vineyard planting
Guyot-trained vines 15 to 30 years old, yields around 6,500 kg/ha, 100% hand-harvested, farmed with sustainable viticulture.
Vinification
Hand-sorted bunches are chilled with dry ice to limit oxidation and sulphite use, then destemmed, hand-sorted again and gently crushed with no use of screw augers. The chilled must ferments in temperature-controlled oak vats with an extended, délestage-aided maceration for over 25 days; the wine then ages mostly in medium oak barrels of 2,500 to 4,000 litres with a small part in barriques, followed by a long further ageing in bottle before release.
Serving temperature
16-18°C
Storage
Can age about 20 years.

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