FORMAT: 0.75L
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% NEBBIOLO
VINTAGE: 2015
PLACE: PIEDMONT- ITALY
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14%VOL
From the precious one-hectare vineyard in the Monforte d'Alba area. Vigna Colonnello represents the union between the two souls of Barolo and celebrates the meeting of two elected terroirs. A wine with velvety tannins and capable of expressing the finesse and elegance derived from the Tortorian soil and the structure and power originating from the Serravallian soil.
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Legend has it that a Colonel of Napoleon's army, who had retired to private life after years of battle, stopped in this area, fascinated by the beauty of the landscape, and began producing wine right here on this land. |
TASTING NOTES:
Vigna Colonnello has a red color with orange-ruby reflections. On the nose, pleasant hints of rose petals, raspberry and pomegranate combine with spicy and balsamic notes. On the palate it is intense, with sweet, enveloping tannins and a long and consistent aftertaste.
VINIFICATION:
Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were crushed and only 65% destemmed. Maceration, which took place in stainless steel tanks, lasted about 7 days at a maximum temperature of 30 °C. Malolactic fermentation was completed before the end of winter. Maturation took place in French oak barrels of different capacities for 18 months and for 24 months in steel. The wine was aged for 24 months in the bottle before being released onto the market.