Red

San Lorenzo

By Pelassa, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Pelassa San Lorenzo

A single-vineyard Barolo DOCG from the historic San Lorenzo Cru in Verduno, 100% Nebbiolo, aged 4 years (2 in wood). Robert Parker has rated vintages up to 95 pts (2016) and James Suckling up to 93 pts (2019).

Tasting notes

Velvety tannins, beautifully softened and elegant; expresses the refinement typical of wines from the municipality of Verduno, with hints of spice and rose petals. Rich on the palate but extremely refined, with an excellent ageing capacity if stored carefully.

Pairs well with

Ideal with fondue, first courses with game sauces, red meats and blue-veined cheeses; excellent with truffle. Best decanted and served at 16-18°C.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100% (Michet, Lampia, Rosè)
Cru / vineyard
San Lorenzo
Production area
historic San Lorenzo Cru, municipality of Verduno, 330 m a.s.l.
Harvest
by hand in the second half of October
Vineyard planting
Guyot, 5000 vines per hectare
Vinification
Traditional vinification with fermentation for about 15-20 days at 26°C after destemming and soft crushing; the must is pumped over with the dèlastage system. After malolactic fermentation, aged in Slavonian and French oak tonneaux with weekly top-ups.
Serving temperature
16-18°C

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