Barolo Villero

This cru is from Castiglione Falletto, a Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive, or MGA*, of approximately 22 hectares in total and is part of the first class of crus in Barolo. The vineyards are approximately 1 hectare with South-West exposure. Barolo Villero was vinified in purity for the first time in 1995, when Livia began the process of parceling out the individual vineyards to express the unique characteristics of each vineyard to the maximum. The main distinctive characteristic is its extreme elegance, and immediately recognizable are the elegant floral notes and the regal, but never haughty bearing. A perfect balance, which accompanies you until the last sip.       *The Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive (aka MGA - Additional Geographical Mentions), in the case of Barolo, are 181 and follow the French concept of Crus, indicating production areas or, more properly, the French definition of Climat, that is, specific portions of vineyards with well-marked boundaries and which is historically known for its high wine-growing vocation.

Description

Appellation
Barolo DOCG
Region
Piedmont go to region
Zone
Castiglion Falletto
Cru
Villero
Varietals
Nebbiolo 100%
Wine Type
Red wine

Tasting Notes

Serving temperature 16-17 °C

Pairings Perfect match with succulent dishes such as Caciucco, soft crab, pigeon, curry and fermented apricots, duck in orange sauce, lamb leg

Color Bright red color with shades from ruby to garnet

Nose Floral notes, in particular violet. Sweet spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg

Palate Good freshness and great structure thanks to a vigorous, but elegant tannins. Persistent and delicate balsamic finish

Nebbiolo

Vineyard extension
1.5 ha
Year of planting
1994, 2001
Soil type
Marls of Sant’Agata Fossils with presence of sand
Exposure
South West
Altitude
300 masl
Grape yield per hectare tons
8
Average production/year
3,700 btls
Method of Harvest
By Hand
Number of Sortings / Passes Through Vineyard
4
Organic status
Sustainable
Type of yeast and fermentation
Controlled fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Length of maceration
Approximately 20 days
Vessel of fermentation
Stainless steel vat
Temperature of fermentation
25-28 °C
Length of fermentation
Approximately 20 days
Vessel of aging
Large oak cask
Length of aging
40 months
Malolactic Conversion
Yes
Low SO2
Yes
Packaging 750 ml
Btls per Cs
6 Btls
Pallet dimension
80x120 cm, h 200 cm
Pallet configuration
10 cs x 10 layers = 100 cs/pallet
Barcode Btl
8033309700700
Packaging 1.5 L
Btls per Cs
1 Btls
Barcode Btl
8033309700755
Packaging 750 ml
Btls per Cs
12 Btls
Pallet dimension
80X120 cm, h 200 cm
Pallet configuration
10 cs x 5 layers = 50 cs/pallet
Barcode Btl
8033309700700

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