
Barolo DOCG Bricco San Pietro
Grape variety: Nebbiolo
Town of vineyards: Monforte d’Alba
Geographical mention: Bricco San Pietro
Average age of vines: 30 years
Vineyard exposure: south, south-west
Soil composition: limestone, clay
Average altitude of the vineyard: 380 mslm
Yield per hectare: 65 q/ha
Harvest time: Mid- end of October, manual harvest
Vinification: Pressing – Controlled fermentation at a controlled temperature of 28°C.
Average duration of maceration: about 20 days – Malolactic fermentation in steel in November.
Maturation of about 24 months in French and Slavonian oak barrels of variable size up to 60 hl, aged from new to 10 years.
Wine Features: Vibrant garnet red in colour. Delicately perfumed with aromas of ripe red berries and rose petals. Medium bodied and balanced with well structured tannins.
Winemaker’s Notes: Ideal with well matured cheeses, duck, polenta and truffle dishes.
Alc.: 14.50% by Vol
Tasting temperature: 18-20°C