Vinum Vita Est Barolo 2015

Terre del Barolo

Vinum Vita Est Barolo
2015

Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Piedmont
Appellation
Barolo
Varietal(s)
Nebbiolo 100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Aging vessel type
38 months, at least 18 in French oak casks
Length of aging
8-10 years
Aging potential
Drink now or in 8-10 years
Producer's website

About this winery

One of the marvels of this region is the “Terre del Barolo” winery in Castiglione Falletto, established amidst the vineyards that grow one of the world’s most illustrious wines: Barolo. A family of smallholders – because that is what each of its three hundred members has remained – living, farming and nourishing the land, while adding value to their enterprise with their own culture, history and customs. Every cluster tells the story of the miracle of the seasons, of the sun and the...

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Production notes

Destemming and crushing in a controlled atmosphere; alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature (28-30°C) on the skins for a total of around 16-20 days.Following the malolactic fermentation, the wine is transferred into oak. Ageing: 38 months, including at least 18 in 25/50 hl French oak casks.

Tasting notes

Color: intense garnet with orange nuances. On the nose: elegant, with notes of violet, small red fruits and leather. On the palate: structured and harmonious, with persistent and soft tannins. Food/wine pairings: pasta dishes with mushroom or cheese sauces, or served with Alba white truffle, red meat and game stews and pot roasts, mature cheeses.