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Wine name:
Barolo "Percristina"
Denomination:
BAROLO
Classification:
DOCG
Production area:
Mosconi, Monforte d'Alba (Cuneo)
Cru:
Mosconi
Vineyard extension:
1.50
Blend:
Nebbiolo -
100%
Vineyard age (year of planting):
Nebbiolo:
1955
Soil type:
Tufaceous marl, sand and clay
Exposure:
South, South-East. Altitude 400 meters above sea level
Vinification and ageing:
Maceration with the skins in steel rotary fermentors for 12-15 days with temperature control (28/30 degrees Celsius), ageing in small barrels (90% new) for 24 months
Colour:
Typical garnet red
Nose:
Intense, fine, elegant, fruit jam, dried violet, sweet spices
Flavour:
Warm, dry, soft, sapid, tannic, quite persistent, balanced
Serving suggestions:
Red meat, roasts, cheese
Average no. bottles/year:
5500
Suggested serving temperature (degrees °C):
18-20
Alcohol %:
14.5
Dry extract g/l :
34.4
Acidity g/l :
6.2
Grape yield per hectare quintals:
50
Vintage:
2003
Notes:
First release vintage: 1995. Vine training system: guyot. Vineyard density: 3,800/4,200 vines/hectare
Ratings:
L'Espresso 16,5/20. Duemilavini (Guide of the Italian Sommelier Association): 5 clusters (excellent wines)
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