Red
Tortoniano
By Michele Chiarlo, Nizza, Piemonte, Italy
Barolo named for the Tortonian geological area, ready to drink earlier than the crus. Available in 0.375, 0.75 and 1.5 l.
Tasting notes
Colour: Garnet with brilliant, luminous reflections; Nose: Inviting and complex, with rose petals, juniper berries and fine spices; Palate: Ample, well structured, with silky tannins that are already harmonious 4 to 5 years from harvest; notable elegance and persistence
Pairs well with
Fettuccine with porcini, pigeon braised in Barolo, well-aged cheeses
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barolo DOCG
- Grape
- Nebbiolo
- Vinification
- In steel tanks, 15 to 18 days of maceration on the skins with gentle "shower" wetting of the cap at 31-27 C. Minimum 3 years of ageing, 18 to 24 months of it in medium and large oak casks, then bottle.
- Serving temperature
- 17-18 C
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