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Wine name:
Barolo "C. M. Ginestra"
Denomination:
BAROLO
Classification:
DOCG
Production area:
Monforte d'Alba (Cuneo)
Cru:
Ciabot Mentin Ginestra
Vineyard extension:
4.40
Blend:
Nebbiolo -
100%
Vineyard age (year of planting):
Nebbiolo:
1965, 1970
Soil type:
Clayey and tufaceous marl
Exposure:
South, South-East. Altitude 400 meters above sea level
Vinification and ageing:
Maceration with the skins in steel rotary fermentors with temperature control (28-30 degrees Celsius) for 12-14 days, ageing in oak barriques (90% new) for 22-24 months. Finishing in the bottle for 6-8 months
Colour:
Dark garnet red
Nose:
Intense, complex, ripe red fruit, liquorice, menthol, vanilla
Flavour:
Warm, soft, fresh, thick tannins, long and clean finish
Serving suggestions:
Red meat, cheese, game
Average no. bottles/year:
18200
Suggested serving temperature (degrees °C):
18-20°
Alcohol %:
14.5
Dry extract g/l :
33.9
Acidity g/l :
6.3
Grape yield per hectare quintals:
50/60
Vintage:
2005
Notes:
First released vintage: 1979. Vine training system: guyot. Vineyard density: 3,800/4,200 vines/hectare.
Ratings:
Parker 96/100, Wine Spectator 95/100, L'Espresso 17/20, Gambero Rosso: tre bicchieri/three glasses, Duemilavini (Guide of the Italian Sommelier Association): 5 clusters (excellent wines)
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