Barolo D.O.C.G.
“Castiglione Falletto”
DENOMIMAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA
Fruity bouquet with reminiscences of red rose, raspberries, cinnamon and vanilla. It presents a strong structure that allows aging for a long period of time. Full, fascinating and elegant taste, intense with a good body. Castiglione Falletto is a more traditional Barolo as it ages in large oak barrels. Ideal serving temperature is 20°C. Also very good at 16°-17°C. Do not expose to abrupt changes of temperature Its fragrance and scents are highlighted if put into a crystal decanter and then poured into crystal stemware with an ample bowl. Swirl it around the glass to finally taste and appreciate it. Offering a rare balance of grace and strength, our noble Barolo is a wine for special occasions, memorable celebrations and elegant meals. It is a perfect match for savory stuffed pasta, stewed and braised meats, game and pungent, fully ripe cheeses. Excellent with delicate fruits like strawberries.
COLOR: Intense garnet red
GRAPE: 100% Nebbiolo
EXPOSURE: South and South-West
YIELD PER HL/HA: Max 80 qt /hectare
HARVEST: Manual, at the beginning of October
CELLAR TEMPERATURE: 14°–18°C constant
VINIFICATION: The grapes are delicately pressed and the stalks are removed. The limpid must ferments in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 26°-28°C for 20-25 days. After racking, the new wine is put into 25 and 30 hl Slavonian oak casks for 20-24 months. Next, the wine is bottled and left to age for at least 12 months, to refine and develop its carachter.
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
