BAROLO CASE NERE D.O.C.G.
A great area with eleven hillside towns that constitute the birthplace of Barolo and the wine: BAROLO, a wine that comes from far back in the past Notoriously defined as “the king of wines, the wine of kings”, Barolo is today among the best expression of Italian enology, a robust and complex wine, majestic expression of Nebbiolo grape.
Case Nere is a single estate vineyard in La Morra village, know for its elegant and excellent wines
Grape varieties:
Nebbiolo 100%
Vineyard location:
Mdium-high hillside (300-400 m asl) with south-ouest exposure, in the district of La Morra village.
Miocene-Helvetian soil origin with limestone and grey marls.
Vinification:
The grapes harvest is made by hand in the first/second ten days of October.
The fermentation is traditional, carried out for an average of 10-15 days in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with floating cap and frequent pumping over of the must to optimize the extraction of the polyphenolic substances.
Ageing:
Three years in large oak barrels from Slavonia and never less than 12 months in the bottle.
Tasting Notes:
The colour is garnet red that takes slightly orange tone over time.
Complex and intense bouquet with withered roses and ripe red berries fruit overtones, vanilla, slightly spicy.
Well balance and harmony on the palate, full-bodied and austere with aristocratic elegance. Soft and pleasant tannins. Very long-lasting.
Great structure for long ageing.
Food pairing:
Barolo wine is the perfect pairing with the rich cuisine of Piedmont, excellent with red meat roasts, braised meats, games, truffle dishes, matured cheese.
Refined wine for meditation and conversation, to be enjoyed slowly and slowly. Serving Temperature: 18°-20° C