2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Drinking Window 2029-2047
Classification Barolo DOCG
Region Barolo
Harvest Dates 2 Oct 2016 to 22 Oct 2016
Sites Vignane (Barolo); Baudana (Serralunga d'Alba); Villero (Castiglione Falletto); Merli (Novello)
Fermentation Vessels Upright open-top steel tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Each vineyard was vinified separately. Grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed; the must was protected with CO2 for approximately one day of gentle warm maceration. Indigenous-yeast alcoholic fermentation began 24–36 hours later; gentle maceration in upright open-top steel tanks lasted 9–15 days and alcoholic fermentation lasted 28–30 days. Malolactic fermentation followed in 500 L French-oak casks. The wine matured for 24 months in those casks and 18 months in bottle before its original September 2020 release. The Sibi et Paucis allocation then remained under producer-cellar conditions for a further six years.
Tasting Notes Wild cherry, liquorice, underbrush, violet, rose and abundant red fruit; sweet but firm tannins, pronounced acidity, powerful structure and a very long finish.
Food Pairing Braised short rib, roasted lamb, wild boar, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano and truffle dishes
Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Pugnane 4, 12060 Barolo, Italy
Phone
+39.0173.560023
Email
Owner
Luciano Sandrone family
Cellarmaster
Luciano Sandrone