Red

Barolo Riserva

By Villa Doria, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Villa Doria Barolo Riserva

Made only in selected years from the best Serralunga d'Alba grapes. Also sold in 1.5 l Oro magnums in a gift box (vintages 2013 and 2015). Alcohol 13 to 14.5% vol.

Tasting notes

Garnet red. Ethereal bouquet with faded roses and cherries in alcohol, then tobacco, liquorice, truffle, leather and tar. Full-bodied, robust and austere, with tannins that soften over time; can be laid down for more than 30 years.

Pairs well with

Red meat, braised dishes and game, aged cheeses; excellent with traditional Langhe dishes; can also be a sipping wine.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo Riserva DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo
Production area
Vineyards halfway up the hillsides in Serralunga d'Alba, all owned by the Lanzavecchia family; only top-quality grapes, only in specific years
Exposure
South to south-west
Harvest
Grapes harvested and selected by hand
Vineyard planting
Guyot, about 4,500 vines per hectare, yields around 50 hl
Vinification
Gentle destemming and crushing; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel; 22 to 28 days on the skins depending on vintage; spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Aged 5 years in total: about 20 months in medium Slavonian oak barrels, the rest in concrete and steel tanks.
Serving temperature
20 °C; open the bottle an hour before serving

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