Red

Enrico I

By Roberto Sarotto, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Roberto Sarotto Enrico I

Created in 1993 to celebrate the birth of Roberto Sarotto's son Enrico, blending Nebbiolo with Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting notes

A deep, enveloping red with a rich bouquet of ripe fruit, spice and toasted notes, capable of evolving gracefully over time.

Pairs well with

Blue cheese such as Roquefort or spicy gorgonzola, foie gras, dark chocolate 70%

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Langhe DOC Rosso
Grape
Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon
Production area
Langhe
Soil
Compact, predominantly clayey marls mixed with calcareous marls
Harvest
Early October
Vinification
Temperature-controlled fermentation with about 10 days of extended maceration; 2 months in stainless steel, 12-18 months in barrique, then 6 more months in stainless steel and 6 months in bottle
Serving temperature
18-20°C
Storage
Built to evolve gracefully over time.

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