Cascina Sot
Barolo del Comune di Monforte d'Alba 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 32 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and 6 months in bottle |
- Name: Barolo DOCG from 100% Nebbiolo grapes from the Municipality of Monforte d’Alba
- Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel with floating cap for about 20 days at 28°C
- Ageing: 32 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and 6 months in bottle
- Profile: Full-bodied red wine, designed for long ageing
- Serving: Decant for 1 hour at 18-20°C. Ideal with game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo from the Municipality of Monforte d’Alba by Cascina Sot is a full-bodied red wine, made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes grown in Piedmont. This expression of Barolo with Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin, vinified in steel and aged in large barrels, offers a deep sensory profile, designed for long ageing over time. The bold character of this wine makes it ideal for pairing with dishes of intense flavour, such as game and mature cheeses. To fully appreciate its nuances, it is recommended to decant for about an hour and serve at a temperature between 18 and 20°C.
Where it comes from
The roots of this wine lie in the Municipality of Monforte d’Alba, one of the most renowned areas of Piedmont. Its origin in this specific area gives the wine a distinctive identity. The vines are cultivated using the Guyot espalier system, ideal for ensuring optimal development of the grape clusters. This particular territory precisely defines the rigorous style that characterises Barolo.
How it is produced
After the harvest, which takes place in the second or third decade of October, vinification is carried out in steel with the cap emerged. The twenty-day maceration takes place at a controlled temperature, accompanied by daily pumping over and manual punching down for optimal extraction. The long ageing process involves thirty-two months of rest in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a further six months of maturation before release, to ensure perfect balance of the wine.
Awards
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Color
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1975
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 19
After working for years as sharecroppers in the estate, Maria and Giuseppe bought the property. Then, with their son Leonardo – together with his wife Silvana, the wine business became the main company task.
Today the winery cultivates its own vineyards, some of which are set among the most prestigious cru of Barolo.
Dedicating the best care to the vine plants, precious and straightforward grapes are harvested and, during the vinification phase, are processed to bring out the intrinsic characteristics of each vine. Finally, with aging, the Cascina Sòt wines are further embellished, acquiring valuable tertiary hints.
Thus, from a small winery, wines are created, taken care of down to the finest detail and with the utmost attention paid to every single work step, very expressives and able to enhancing the varietal and the terroir of their origin. Read more
| Name | Cascina Sot Barolo del Comune di Monforte d'Alba 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Cascina Sot |
| Origin | Monforte d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy |
| Cultivation system | Guyot espalier |
| Harvest | Second to third decade of October |
| Fermentation temperature | Controlled temperature, approximately 28°C |
| Fermentation | Circa 20 giorni |
| Production technique | Traditional vinification in stainless steel with a floating cap |
| Wine making | Traditional vinification in stainless steel with floating cap for about 20 days, with 3 pump-overs and 3 manual punch-downs daily, at a controlled temperature of around 28°C. |
| Aging | 32 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and 6 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |