Vite Colte Barolo del Comune di Barolo Essenze 2012

Vite Colte Barolo del Comune di Barolo Essenze 2012

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VR 3
GR 3
JS 91

Vite Colte, 0,75 l - 14.00%
100% Nebbiolo

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Piedmont - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

Over 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Vite Colte Barolo del Comune di Barolo Essenze 2012
The vineyards of Barolo subarea of Barolo Common extend at an altitude of between 280 and 380 m s.l.m. These are soils with presence of Marne gray silty clay, sometimes bluish. In clay soils prevail textures with good water holding capacity suitable to support the vegetative activity of Nebbiolo. Following a maceration in contact with the skins for about 20 days, making the malolactic fermentation in steel. It then proceeds with the aging in small oak barrels for 24 months. Following the assembly technique of small lots, all coming from the municipality of the same name, the wine is aged an additional 6 months in bottle.

Colour

Deep ruby red with garnet.

Bouquet

Intense, exceptionally complex, with notes of violet, tar and vanilla.

Flavour

Dry, full, warm, great structure and lingering finish.

Pairing

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Vite Colte Barolo del Comune di Barolo Essenze 2012
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Barolo
Year 2012
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Vinification Following a maceration in contact with the skins for about 20 days, making the malolactic fermentation in steel.
Ageing It then proceeds with the aging in small oak barrels for 24 months. Following the assembly technique of small lots, all coming from the municipality of the same name, the wine is aged an additional 6 months in bottle.
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Vintage

Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2012
James Suckling
91/100 
2012
Veronelli
 
3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2012
xtraWine
95/100 
2012
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2016
Decanter
91/100 
2016
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2013
Vitae AIS
 
3 vines - An excellent wine 2013
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2010
Vite Colte
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