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Wine name:
Barolo
Denomination:
BAROLO
Classification:
DOCG
Production area:
Monforte d'Alba (Pajana, Mosconi and Ciabot Mentin Ginestra vineyards)
Cru:
Pajana, Mosconi, Ginestra
Vineyard extension:
7.70
Blend:
Nebbiolo -
100%
Vineyard age (year of planting):
Nebbiolo:
1965, 1970, 1995
Soil type:
Tufa marl, sand, clay (Mosconi vineyard); tufa marl, sand, clay (Pajana vineyard); calcarous and clayey marl (Ciabot Mentin Ginestra vineyard)
Exposure:
South, south-east, 400 mts above sea level (Mosconi vineyard); south-south, 300 mts above sea level (Pajana vineyard); south, south-east, 400 mts above sea level (Ciabot Mentin Ginestra)
Vinification and ageing:
Red vinification. Each cru has been vinified and aged separately. Maceration on the skins in rotary fermentors with temperature control. Ageing in barriques (90% new) for 24 months. Blending and bottling.
Colour:
Intense garnet red
Nose:
Evolved, intense, complex
Flavour:
Warm, supple, well balanced, persistent
Serving suggestions:
Red meat, roasts, cheese
Average no. bottles/year:
16000
Suggested serving temperature (degrees °C):
18-20
Alcohol %:
13.5
Dry extract g/l :
35.2
Acidity g/l :
5.8
Grape yield per hectare quintals:
20-30
Vintage:
2002
Notes:
This Barolo was produced only in 2002 from the three top crus of the estate: Pajana, Mosconi and Ciabot Mentin Ginestra vineyards
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