Marchese D’Azeglio Barolo D.O.C.G. 2016
Certificte: Gold medal e 95 point in the Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 | |
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo | |
Production region: Serralunga d’Alba | |
Aspect: South-West | |
Altitude: 400 m | |
Soil texture: Clayey calcareous | |
Training system: Guyot | |
Yield: 7 t/ha | |
Harvest: In the second half of September | |
Winemaking: Manual harvest of the best grapes in 20 kg perforated boxes; destemming of the grapes and fermentation in stainless steel tanks in contact with the skins for 20-25 days at a controlled temperature of 25°C | |
Malolactic fermentation: Performed in steel | |
Maturation: 30 months in 20 hL French oak barrels + At least 1 year | |
WINE CHARACTERISTICS |
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Color: Medium intensity ruby red with evident garnet reflections | |
Aroma: pleasantly fruity, mineral, with evident floral sensations | |
Flavor: structured and persistent, with soft and enveloping tannins, along the finish | |
Pairings: Red meat and very aged cheeses |