Red

Corini-Pallaretta

By Le Strette, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Le Strette Corini-Pallaretta

A floral, fresh Barolo from old vines in Novello's Corini-Pallaretta, first released with the 2011 vintage.

Tasting notes

Garnet with ruby glints. Floral nose of violet, rose and dried flowers with hints of spice and aromatic herbs. Substantial yet easy to enjoy, with lively freshness and direct, clean tannins that give it real personality

Pairs well with

Red meat main courses, game, medium and long-aged cheeses

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Cru / vineyard
Corini-Pallaretta
Production area
MGA Corini-Pallaretta, commune of Novello; 400 to 420 m above sea level
Soil
Calcareous on a fairly clay-rich texture
Exposure
South and south-west (historic vineyards on a west-sloping hill)
Vineyard planting
Vertical trellis, single Guyot pruning; 4,200 to 4,500 vines per hectare; planted 1976, 1981 and 2014
Vinification
Soft crushing and destemming; fermentation and maceration in stainless steel for 25 to 30 days. About 12 months in small second- and third-fill casks, then 18 to 24 months in larger barrels

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