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Fortemasso Wines Barolo

Fortemasso

Fortemasso Barolo Castelletto Riserva 2016

Red still

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Fortemasso Wines Barolo
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Denomination Barolo DOCG
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 14.5% by volume
Area Piedmont (Italy)
Grape varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Aging At the end of maceration, the ageing period in wood begins, lasting an average of 40 months. This is followed by bottling and subsequent ageing in the bottle for a further 22 months.
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Description

For the production of Barolo Castelletto Riserva, grapes from the vineyard parcel located in the highest position on the hill are used. The slow and late ripening of the Nebbiolo grapes make it rich and structured, giving them great ageing potential.

Awards

  • 2016

    93

    /100

    Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.

  • 2016

    3

    This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.

  • 2016

    92

    /100

    James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.

  • 2016

    94

    /100

    The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.

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Details

Profumo

Perfume

Clear, broad with delicate notes of violets, dried rose, cinnamon, liquorice and sweet tobacco.

Colore

Color

Deep, bright ruby red with slight orange highlights.

Gusto

Taste

Harmonic, full-bodied with delicate astringency. Powerful with a long, strong aftertaste that leaves room for fruity complexity.

Serve at:

18 - 20 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

2 hours

Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines

Pairings

It goes perfectly with important and tasty dishes such as game and medium-aged cheeses. With ageing, it pairs with long-aged cheeses and dark chocolate.

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Producer
Fortemasso
From this winery
  • Oenologist: Piero Ballario
  • Hectares: 5
A new company which strengthens the Gussal Beretta family's project in the panorama of excellent wines, owns vineyards in the historic cru Castelletto and Pressenda.

The main cultivated vines are the traditional ones of the Langhe, Nebbiolo and Barbera in particular. Read more
Production area: Piedmont
Piedmont
Fortemasso

Name Fortemasso Barolo Castelletto Riserva 2016
Type Red still
Denomination Barolo DOCG
Vintage 2016
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 14.5% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Vendor Fortemasso
Origin Town of Monforte d’Alba (Cuneo).
Climate Altitude: 360-450 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South-East.
Soil composition Diano sandstone composed of sand, silt and clay.
Plants per hectare 4,000.
Harvest By hand, with small crates.
Wine making After destemming, the must ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and through daily pumping-over the aromas and colour are gently extracted from the skins. Using the submerged cap technique, the maceration phase begins, aimed at optimising extraction and stabilising the colour of the wine. This phase lasts on average 30 to 45 days, during which malolactic fermentation also takes place.
Aging At the end of maceration, the ageing period in wood begins, lasting an average of 40 months. This is followed by bottling and subsequent ageing in the bottle for a further 22 months.
Allergens Contains sulphites