Grape variety:
100% Nebbiolo, varieties Michet, Lampia, Rosè.
Farming and planting density:
Guyot, 5000 vines per hectare.
Harvest:
by hand in the second half of October.
Vinification:
this wine is produced in the vineyards of the historic San Lorenzo Cru located in the municipality of Verduno. The vinification of this Barolo is traditional with fermentation for about 15-20 days at 26°C after destemming and a soft crushing; the must is pumped over using the dèlastage system in order to maximise the extraction of colour and varietal aromas. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is put into Slavonian and French oak tonneaux with weekly top-ups.
Ageing:
4 years, 2 of which in wood.
Pairings:
ideal with fondue, first courses with game sauces, red meats and blue-veined or blue-veined cheeses. Excellent with truffle. It is preferable to use a decanter and serve at 16°C - 18°C.
Accolades:
R. PARKER Vintage 2018 94 Pts, Vintage 2017 92 Pts, Vintage 2016 95 Pts, Vintage 2015 93 Pts, Vintage 2014 93 Pts
J. SUCKLING Vintage 2019 93 Pts, Vintage 2018 92 Pts, Vintage 2017 92 Pts, Vintage 2015 93 Pts, Vintage 2014 92 Pts
WINE ENTHUSIAST Vintage 2019 92 Pts, Vintage 2018 91 Pts
Appreciate it listening to:
ROBERT SCHUMANN, Piano Quartet Op. 47.