# Essenze (Vite Colte)

> Red, Barolo Riserva DOCG by [Vite Colte](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/vite-colte.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/vite-colte-essenze-2).

- **Producer:** Vite Colte
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Langhe
- **Vinification:** Barolo DOCG Riserva blended from the estate's finest vintages. After about 25 days of submerged cap maceration, malolactic fermentation takes place in steel. The wine ages in oak for 36 months before blending and bottling, followed by at least 24 months of bottle ageing.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A blended Barolo Riserva made only in the finest vintages, aged 36 months in oak barrels plus further bottle ageing.

## Tasting notes

Colour: deep ruby red, tending towards garnet. Bouquet: ethereal, with scents of violet, blackberry jam, liquorice and cloves. Palate: dry and full bodied, with silky tannins and a delicious aftertaste of berry fruits and chocolate.