FORMAT: 0.75L
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% NEBBIOLO
VINTAGE: 2018
PLACE: PIEDMONT-ITALY
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14%VOL
AWARDS:
94/100 WINE ENTHUSIAST
93/100 ROBERT PARKER
90/100 JAMES SUCKLING
90/100 FALSTAFF
90/100 WINE
THE VINTAGE:
2018 was characterized by a late winter/spring period with abundant snowfall and then rain that allowed an ideal restoration of the precious water reserve after a 2017 with little rainfall. The vegetative start occurred in normal times, but the months of May and early June put the winemaker's ability to the test, who had to intervene promptly to maintain perfect health. The year continued with a hot and dry summer phase, but given the abundant quantity of production, significant work was necessary to eliminate excess bunches (thinning by 30-35%), which allowed an ideal continuation of ripening with great balance. The ideal climate established in the last weeks of summer was decisive, as was a September with mild days and cool nights that determined a gradual ripening and a development of distinct and elegant aromas. The harvest took place from 6 to 10 October with very healthy and perfectly ripe grapes. "It was a year where the sensitivity and experience of the winemaker make the difference as the management of the vineyard in the rainy spring and the need to thin out the excess grapes severely affected the final quality. The wine reflects a year of great elegance, with an open and varied bouquet and a characterful taste that combined with the freshness and harmony of silky tannins give the Barolo a unique attractiveness already in its youthful phase." Stefano Chiarlo, winemaker
SOIL:
Grey tuffaceous calcareous marl dating back to the Tortonian era (9 million years ago) of marine sedimentary origin; active limestone 12% and basic Ph. Noteworthy presence of microelements in particular magnesium and manganese
VINIFICATION:
In steel tanks. 17/18 days of maceration in contact with the skins and soft wetting of the cap with the "shower" system at a temperature between 32 and 27 °C. Malolactic fermentation in steel
REFINEMENT:
Minimum 3 years, matures 24 months in medium and large capacity barrels before being refined in the bottle
THE WINE:
Garnet with bright, luminous reflections. Attractive on the nose, complex with notes of rose petals, juniper berries, fine spices. Broad on the palate, good structure with a texture of silky tannins that surprise, giving harmony already in the youthful phase of this Barolo. Remarkable elegance and persistence.
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
17-18°C
PAIRINGS:
Fettuccine with porcini mushrooms, Braised beef in Barolo Pigeon, Well-aged cheeses