Barolo has been called the "king of wines." It is one of the world's best wines and is made from only the very best Nebbiolo grapes, grown near the town of Alba in Italy's Piedmont.
BAROLO D.O.C.G. 2009 - Decanter Asia Wine Awards - GOLD
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Origins: The vineyards are located in La Morra and Barolo
Type of Soil: Calcareous
Harvesting Time: Picking manual the first days of October.
Wine Making: Fermentation in steel tank for 10-15 days with temperature carefully controlled 26-28°C.
Ageing: 12 months in barriques and 12 months in oak barrels.
Colour: Ruby red, intense tending towards burgundy
Nose: Characteristic, intense, harmonious with hints of dry flowers, tobacco.
Taste: Dry, well balance, full delicated, warm full-bodied
Alcohol: 13,5%-14,5% vol.
Food Pairing: Excellend with beef, with white truffle, roasts and game.
Serving termperature: 18-20°C.
Packaging: 0,750 lt x 6 bottles in cardboard box.
Awards:
Tasting notes: A fantastic nose of cherry and spice hints at a big wine, the palate has layers of generous fruit interwoven with spice and oak hints, with just the right amount of acidity to keep the big, round, bold fruit fresh, delicious fresh long finish, lovely modern style wine.