2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Classification Barolo DOCG
Region Villero
Orientation South/Southwest
Harvest Dates 5 Oct 2016
Vine Age 47
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Production Details The estate parcel was just over one hectare, planted at 4,200 vines/ha, with an approximate wine yield of 42 hL/ha. Following gentle pressing, fermentation and skin contact lasted around four months in stainless steel with regular pump-overs, including pre- and post-fermentation maceration and the traditional submerged-cap method. Malolactic fermentation occurred in wood, followed by around 30 months in large oak casks.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; intense red fruit, plum and underbrush; balanced, silky and enveloping palate; integrated tannins; long, persistent finish.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Nebbiolo, Michet subvariety
Classification Barolo DOCG
Region Villero
Soil Moderately clayey, Compact soil with evident white and blue marlstone
Orientation South/Southwest
Harvest Dates 17 Oct 2013
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Barrel Size 30
Bottling Date 22 Jun 2016
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume
Magnums100
Production Details The estate parcel was slightly under one hectare and planted at 4,000 vines/ha; approximate wine yield was 53 hL/ha. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 27 days in stainless steel at 28–32°C, after which the wine was transferred immediately to 30 hL Slavonian oak casks for malolactic fermentation and maturation.
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2010 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Classification Barolo DOCG
Region Villero
Soil Moderately clayey, Compact soil with evident white and blue marlstone
Orientation South/Southwest
Harvest Dates 6 Oct 2010
Vine Age 42
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Maceration 12 days
Bottling Date 25 Jul 2013
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume
Magnums100
Production Details The parcel was slightly under one hectare and planted at 4,000 vines/ha; approximate wine yield was 35 hL/ha. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel at 28–32°C, followed by 12 days of skin maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurred in small barrels, followed by maturation in larger oak casks.
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2007 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Classification Barolo DOCG
Region Villero
Soil Moderately clayey, Compact soil with evident white and blue marlstone
Orientation South/Southwest
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Vine Age 39
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Maceration 10 days
Oak Types Slovenian oak
Barrel Size 27
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The parcel was slightly under one hectare and planted at 4,000 vines/ha. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 16 days in stainless steel at 28–32°C, followed by 10 days of skin maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurred in small barrels; subsequent maturation was in 27 hL Slovenian oak casks. The wine was bottled unfiltered in September 2010.
Tasting Notes Antonio Galloni for Vinous: dark red fruit, spices, leather, tobacco, smoke, menthol, rose petals, mint, sweet red berries, balsamic and mineral notes; rich, sensual and powerful.
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2006 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Classification Barolo DOCG
Region Villero
Soil Moderately clayey, Compact soil with white and bluish marl
Orientation South/Southwest
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Vine Age 39
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Maceration 10 days
Barrel Size 30
Bottling Date 1 Sep 2009
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The parcel was slightly under one hectare and planted at 4,000 vines/ha. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 20 days in stainless steel at 32°C, followed by 10 days of skin maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurred in small barrels, followed by further maturation in a 30 hL oak cask.
Tasting Notes Antonio Galloni: tar, pine, wild flowers and balsamic notes; defined aromas and flavours, combining elegance, power and overall harmony.
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2004 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Classification Barolo DOCG
Region Villero
Soil Moderately clayey, Compact soil with evident white and blue marlstone
Orientation South/Southwest
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Barrel Size 30
Bottling Date 18 Jul 2007
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume
Magnums100
Production Details The 0.9-hectare parcel was planted at 3,100 vines/ha. The wine spent 33 days in stainless steel at 32°C with automatic pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrique, where it remained for about six months, followed by maturation in 30 hL Slavonian oak casks until July 2007 and two months of settling in stainless steel.
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2001 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Classification Barolo DOCG
Region Villero
Soil Moderately clayey, Compact soil with evident white and blue marlstone
Orientation South/Southwest
Vine Age 37
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Barrel Size 30
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 3,785 bottles
Bottles3,785
Production Details The 0.9-hectare Villero parcel contained 3,100 vines, averaging 37 years old. The wine spent 16 days in stainless steel at 32°C with automatic pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barriques, where it remained for about six months, before transfer to 30 hL Slavonian oak casks. The sheet's stated 2000 maturation and bottling dates conflict chronologically with its 2001 vintage heading and are therefore withheld.
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1997 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Classification Barolo DOCG
Region Villero
Soil Moderately clayey, Compact soil with evident white and blue marlstone
Orientation South/Southwest
Harvest Dates 24 Sep 1997
Vine Age 37
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Barrel Size 30
Bottling Date 1 Sep 2000
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The 0.6-hectare parcel contained 3,100 vines. The wine spent 16 days in stainless steel at 32°C with automatic pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barriques, where it remained for about six months, followed by maturation in 30 hL Slavonian oak casks until July 2000 and two months of settling in stainless steel.
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