Barolo Docg Serralunga
Denomination: Barolo D.O.C.G. Serralunga
Wine Area: 100% Nebbiolo
Grades: 14,5% vol.
Production: 50,000 bottles
First year of production: 1996
Vineyard Characteristics
Vineyard names / Locality: Costa Bella, Broglio, Sorano, Meriame / Serralunga d'Alba
Years planted: 1984 - 2000
Wine-Making
Grape-Harvest: Harvested by hand in mid-October
Fermentation: Vinification in cement tanks with ambient yeasts Fermentation over 25 - 28 days with Remontages, Delestages, and daily punching-down of the cap
Ageing: Elevage happens in large 25 hl Fontainebleau Forest French oak casks for 36 months
Bottling: The wine is bottled with no filtration
Description of Wine
Colour: Garnet-Red, concentrated and bright
Bouquet: Classic Serralunga aromas of violet and rose, with black fruit characteristics and hints of coffee and liquorice
Taste: Made to highlight the classic qualities of Serralunga fruit, this wine shows forest fruit flavours, earthy overtones, a silky mouthfeel and fine tannins, combined with a long finish
Pairings: Most meat dishes, hard cheeses
Information
Training: Guyot
Total Acidity: 6,10%
Sugar: 0
pH: 3,7
Maximum Serving Temperature: 16°-17° C
Glasses: Burgundy balloons
