# Audace (Roberto Sarotto)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Roberto Sarotto](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/roberto-sarotto.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/roberto-sarotto-audace).

- **Producer:** Roberto Sarotto
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Bergera-Pezzole
- **Production area:** Langhe, Novello (CN), Bergera-Pezzole
- **Soil:** Tortonian matrix of alternating blue-grey marls and layered sands
- **Harvest:** Late September to early October
- **Vinification:** Temperature-controlled fermentation with extended maceration, aged in oak barrels for as long as needed, at least two years
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Storage:** A wine built for ageing, though already enjoyable now.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

A Barolo from Nebbiolo grown in the Bergera-Pezzole vineyards of Novello.

## Tasting notes

Seductive and complex on the nose; dense, velvety yet vigorous on the palate, with notes of wood and almonds and firm, well-balanced tannins.

## Food pairings

Braised meats and game, roasted dishes such as pork arista or Florentine steak, or blue cheeses such as gorgonzola or roquefort