| History |
The cru orginated around 13 millon years ago due to erosion of the overlying terrain. As a result its composition differs slightly from the other lanhe lands. Liste essentially acquired acompletion of macro and micro elements that give the future wine an unequalled complexity and longevity. Highly visible from the curves of the secondary road that rises from Barolo towards the old Castello della Volta, the vineyards of this renowed cru cover around 6.75 hectares, with a southern exposureand an altitude that varies from 270 to 330 meters above sea level. |
| Climate |
Altitude: 270-330 m a.s.l. Exposure: South/South-East. |
| Soil composition |
Calcareous and clay marl, rich in sedimentary clay. |
| Cultivation system |
Archetto variation of Guyot system. |
| Vinification |
Spontaneous fermentation carried out by indigenous yeasts for about 12 days in concrete tanks, controlled temperature (22 – 25 °C initially, 29-30 at the end ), followed by submerged cup maceration for 40 – 60 days, stable temperature 29 °C. |
| Ageing |
After the racking off, the malolactic fermentation starts, and it lasts about 15 days at 22 °C. Ageing: 4 years in Slavonian oak casks (4500L) with a further refining in bottle for 6 mounths. |
| Pairing |
Barolo goes well with important dishes, such as traditional Piedmontese meat main courses. Ranging from world traditions, there is gulasch in Eastern Europe. Going to Japan instead for example fish, such as Black Cod (Alaskan fish marinated with sugar, sake, miso). Moving to The United States of America, beef (angus, wagyu, bue nostral, longhorn) in the brisket cut. One recipe is, for example, onion stout beef. But if you have the pleasure, even a simple “special” toast is perfect! |
| On offer |
Price Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Liste Magnum 2017 € 172.26
ex VAT
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