Barolo Cerviano Merli 2016

Description

Barolo Cerviano Merli, still red, 2016 vintage, from Piedmont, produced by Azienda Agricola Mario Giribaldi. 14% vol, 100% Nebbiolo. 0.75 l format. A Barolo born from the passion of a family that has cultivated the land of Novello for three generations. Traditional submerged cap vinification for twenty days, with daily pumping over and regular punching down, at a temperature of 30-35°C to promote color extraction. Aged in oak barrels, tonneaux of French origin, then aged in bottle until today in an underground cellar at a constant temperature of approximately 16°C. On the nose, a lovely aroma of red fruit, strawberry, cherry and berries with a hint of white pepper, typical of these crus and the land of Novello. On the palate, a warm sensation of vanilla, red fruits, rather dry, soft and enveloping, with sweet tannins; the spice also returns on the palate, combining with the fruit in an unparalleled elegance.

Details

Perfume

Lovely nose of red fruit, strawberry, cherry and wild berries with a hint of white pepper, typical of these crus and of the land of Novello.

Color

Ruby red to which brick red reflections are added after a few years of ageing.

Taste

On the palate warm sensations of vanilla, red fruits, rather dry, soft and enveloping, with sweet tannins; the spice also returns in the mouth, uniting with the fruit in an unparalleled elegance.

Serve at:

18 - 20 °C.

Longevity:

Over 25 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Azienda Agricola Mario Giribaldi

From this winery

The Giribaldi winery began at the beginning of the 20th century and has been producing wines for three generations. In those days, times were hard, and agriculture was not only a means of income but also a real pride for those who loved their land even though it made them suffer so much. It was normal for them to make sacrifices for the land they brought up on.

Today, thinking of the traditions and love for something alive like wine, we simply continue the work of our father and grandfather with the same passion and devotion. We are a family not only because we represent the third generation of a wine family, but above all, because we are one big FAMILY made up of 10 people, who every day proudly work all together, and share the same passion. Read more

Piedmont

Technical Sheet

Name	Giribaldi Barolo Cerviano Merli 2016
Type	Red still
Denomination	Barolo DOCG
Vintage	2016
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.0% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Nebbiolo
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Vendor	Azienda Agricola Mario Giribaldi
Origin	Municipality of Novello
Climate	Altitude: 350-400 m a.s.l. Excellent southern exposure.
Soil composition	Marl-clay composition with good permeability.
Cultivation system	Guyot
Plants per hectare	4700
Yield per hectare	70 hl
Wine making	Traditional submerged cap vinification, for twenty days, with daily pumping over and regular punching down, at a temperature of 30-35 °C, to promote colour extraction.
Aging	Then racked, after a 4 month period in steel tanks, it matured for over two years in oak casks, tonneaux of French origin, then refined in bottles until today in an underground environment with a constant temperature of around 16 °C.
Allergens	Contains sulphites