A big, noble, long-ageing wine, Barolo is the pride and glory of old Piedmont, and the absolute master of the dining table. It wins over the palate with its strength, balance and body, holding it lengthily under its spell.
Made from Nebbiolo grapes grown on more recently-planted vineyards in the Visette area of the village of Monforte d’Alba.

Planting density:	5000 vines/ha.
Altitude:	300/350 m. asl.
Average age:	5 /15 years.
Position:	facing south, south-west
Soil:	marly, white tufa.
Vinification:	As with the other wines, only wild yeasts are used in the fermentation. The maceration on the skins lasts around 10 days, at a controlled temperature of between 25 and 30° C.
Maturing:	in oak casks holding 25-30 Hl for 30 months.
Ageing:	in the bottle for 6 months, at a controlled temperature of 15° C in the cellar.
Colour:	ruby, almost garnet red.
Nose:	flowery, rich, expansive and long.
Taste:	well-balanced, mature, deep and nicely tannic; good for drinking from an early age.
Storage temperature:	between 13° and 15° C.
Serving temperature:	16° C.
Pairings:	red meat roasts, game, truffle-flavoured dishes and mature cheeses.
Bottles produced:	approx. 9000