Barale Fratelli – Langhe Nebbiolo

Grape varietal: 100% Nebbiolo.

Location: municipality of Barolo, Coste di Rose vineyard.

Soil: calcareous, sandy loam composition.

Exposure: South-East.

Altitude: 250 m.a.s.l..

Slope: 30%.

Cultural notes: low guyot pruning system with planted density of 4500 vines per hectare. Organic farming.

Harvest period: first week of October; hand harvested with careful selection of the clusters.

Vinification: soft crushing of the grapes with de-stemming; Fermentation and maceration with indigenous yeasts for a period of 10 – 15 days, frequent basting of the skins at controlled temperature of 25°C.

Fining: 6 months in tonneaux.

Organoleptic characteristics:

COLOR: ruby red.

NOSE: soft and delicate, hints of smal red fruits, rose and violet.

MOUTH: dry, full bodied, appropriately tannic while young, velvety, balanced.

Pure, long, classy and with a lovely bite of acidity, this is one of the most forward-drinking Nebbiolos in the collection. While Finish is dry and firm, the tannins are perfectly matched by cherry fruit, making this a fabulous wine.