Valbella Barolo DOCG

Barolo DOCG

Grapes: Nebbiolo

Appellation: BAROLO DOCG

Production area: Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Montforte d'Alba, Novello, Serralunga d'Alba, Verduno, Roddi.

Soil: Calcareous clay

Vine training: Vertical trellis with Guyot pruning

Picking: 100% by hand

Maximum yield: 8 tons/ha

Harvest: October

Serving temp: 18/20 °C

Vinification: destemming and crushing: alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature (28-30 °C) on the skins for a total of around 14-16 days, with targeted racking and returning maximising the extraction of colour, aroma and tannic structure. Following the malolactic fermentation, the wine is transferred into French and Slavonian oak for ageing.
Malolactic fermentation: Complete.

Ageing: 38 months, including at least 18 in wood.

WINE SPECS

Alcohol content(minimum): 13% Vol

Total acidity(minimum): 4.5 g/L

Net dry extract(minimum): 22 g/L

TASTE PROFILE:

Cellar Life

depending on the vintage, Barolo can be cellared for several decades. It is best stored horizontally in dark, dry surroundings. It is best stored horizontally in dark, dry surroundings at a constant cool temperature.

Food Pairing

aromatic red meat and game stews and pot roasts, furred game roasts, feathered game and mature cheeses.