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Barbaresco Rocche Massalupo

The name Rocche Massalupo takes its name from the legend that tells that packs of wolves once took refuge in the area where is produced. Made with 100 % Nebbiolo grapes this elegant wine on the nose has red fruits and cinnamon hints and on the palate has intense and enveloping long lasting tannins. The winery produces approximately 10.000 bottles of Barbaresco Rocche Massalupo, a testament to the importance this wine holds within the company's production.

Organic EU Certified wine

Description

Appellation
Barbaresco DOCG
Region
Piedmont go to region
Zone
San Rocco Seno d'Elvio
Cru
Rocche Massalupo
Varietals
Nebbiolo 100%
Wine Type
Red wine

Tasting Notes

Serving temperature 18 °C

Pairings Appetizers, meat-based first courses, red meat-based second courses, cheeses

Color Garnet red

Nose Hints of red fruits and cinnamon

Palate Intense, with elegant tannins

Nebbiolo

Vineyard extension
2 ha
Year of planting
1970
Soil type
Calcareous, clayey
Exposure
South West
Altitude
250 masl
Grape yield per hectare tons
6,5
Average production/year
10.000 btls
Method of Harvest
By Hand
Organic status
Organic EU Certified
Type of yeast and fermentation
Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Length of maceration
13-15 days
Vessel of fermentation
Concrete tanks
Temperature of fermentation
20-25 °C
Length of fermentation
10-12 days
Vessel of aging
25 hl Slavonian oak barrell 25 hl & bottle
Length of aging
24 months in barrell & 6 months bottle
Malolactic Conversion
Yes
Low SO2
Yes
Vegan
Yes

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