Red

Scarrone "Vigna Mandorlo"

By F.lli Giacosa, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy

F.lli Giacosa Scarrone "Vigna Mandorlo"

Barolo from the Vigna Mandorlo plot in the Scarrone subzone of Castiglione Falletto; the label reproduces the vine rows at the foot of Castiglione Falletto castle and a stylised almond.

Tasting notes

Rich in polyphenols, giving an intense, deep garnet red colour and a powerful, austere structure that is nonetheless pleasant on nose and palate. Notes of spices, liquorice, tobacco and white truffle emerge with bottle age.

Pairs well with

Excellent with red meats, roasted, skewered or grilled, and especially with wild game.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo
Cru / vineyard
Scarrone
Production area
Scarrone subzone, Castiglione Falletto (Vigna Mandorlo, the Almond Vineyard)
Vinification
Long, undisturbed maceration to extract what the grapes have accumulated in the vineyard; matured in oak casks.
Serving temperature
Room temperature, approximately 18C.
Storage
Store the bottle horizontally, in a dark room, away from sudden temperature changes.

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