Red
Barolo
By Gemma, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
Barolo matured 36 months in large Slavonian oak and barriques, 14% alcohol; also bottled in magnum and jeroboam.
Tasting notes
Appearance: Ruby red with slight garnet hues. Nose: Deep and complex, from raspberry and rosehip to rich, intense spices. Palate: Assertive, exuberant tannins and a lively texture, balanced by ripe fruit that adds softness and sweetness.
Pairs well with
Red wines of the Langhe pair with rich dishes, red meats, grilled meats and braises.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barolo DOCG
- Grape
- Nebbiolo 100%
- Harvest
- Second and third ten-day periods of September
- Vinification
- Harvest between the second and third ten-day periods of September. The must is vinified in stainless steel tanks at no more than 28°C, with a long maceration of 15 to 20 days. Matures for 36 months, 75% in 20-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels and 25% in barriques.
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