Barolo "Vigna al Mandorlo"

WINERY GIACOSA FRATELLI
REGION Piemonte

Intense persistent bouquet of black cherry with hints of rose, leather, coffee beans and tar. Full-bodied, yet well-balanced and smooth. Well suited for long ageing when stored correctly in a dark room and away from sudden temperature changes.

Excellent with red meats (roasted, skewered or grilled) and especially with wild game.

VARIETAL

100% Nebbiolo

OENOLOGIST

Maurizio Giacosa

TOTAL PRODUCTION

10,000 bottles

AGING

Aged in large casks of 30 hectoliters for 3 years, followed by 2 years in bottle

VINEYARDS

Vigna del Mandorlo in Scarrone (Castiglione Falletto)

Vinification

Grapes are harvested by hand. Non-invasive wine-making, lengthy maceration and ageing in large casks of 30 hectoliters for 3 years, followed by 2 years in bottle.

ORIENTATION South

ALTITUDE 300-380m a.s.l.

TYPE OF PLANTING Organic, not certified

SOIL Clayey-calcareous

TYPE OF CULTIVATION Spurred cordon

ALCOHOL CONTENT 13.5-14%

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