Barolo Riserva
This wine was first produced in 2020, with the 2013 vintage, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the winery.
The Nebbiolo grapes used to produce this wine come from the vineyards of Castiglione Falletto. It is a selection from the oldest vines, aged between 60 and 75 years, with very low yields but exceptional quality.
Its complex and mature tannins make it an excellent pairing with red meats, game and aged cheeses.
This wine is produced exclusively in exceptional vintages, when the grapes achieve distinctive quality and character.
Alcohol content: 14.5%–15%
Exposure: South-east
Soil type: Clay soil with a high silt content
Training system: Low Guyot
Planting density: 4,000–4,500 vines per hectare – old vines
Harvest: Mid/late October
Maximum yield: 80 quintals per hectare, reduced to 50–60 quintals through green harvesting in order to select only the highest-quality grapes.
Vinification:
The grapes undergo skin maceration in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature for 15–20 days. During this period, gentle extraction takes place through daily pump-overs. After pressing and racking, malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks.
The wine is subsequently aged in 225-litre French oak barriques for longer than the period required by the appellation regulations, always exceeding 36 months.
The wine is neither filtered nor clarified.
Production: 3,000 bottles
Available format: 1.5-litre Magnum
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Notes:
This wine includes carefully selected batches of grapes that are vinified separately, with the aim of achieving greater ageing potential and guaranteeing exceptional longevity.
Ruby red in colour with garnet reflections. The nose is deep and enveloping, with pronounced notes of leather, tobacco and spices. On the palate, it is complex, powerful and explosive, with remarkable depth and structure.
