Damilano
Barolo Liste 2016
Other years:
2019| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Other years | 2019 |
- Origin and designation: Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Liste subzone (Barolo, Cuneo)
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Nebbiolo, 2016, 15% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Aroma and colour: wild berries, liquorice, tobacco, cocoa; garnet with orange highlights
- Taste and serving: dry, full and velvety flavour; decant for 1 hour, serve at 16–18 °C
- Awards and longevity: 95 pts Suckling and Parker; ageing potential over 25 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Damilano Barolo Liste is a still red wine from Piedmont, made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. In the glass, it displays a deep garnet red colour, enhanced by subtle orange highlights. The aromatic profile is intense and complex, with well-defined notes of wild berries, liquorice, tobacco and cocoa. On the palate, it offers a full-bodied and dry character, revealing a austere yet velvety sip that culminates in a remarkably persistent finish. Adequate decanting before serving is recommended to allow the wine to fully express its complex organoleptic structure.
Where it comes from
This Barolo originates in Piedmont, drawing its distinctive nature from the specific Liste subzone. The vineyards benefit from a favourable south and south-east exposure, rooted in calcareous soils composed of sand, silt and clay. This particular geological composition gives the wine a rigorous structure and promotes excellent aromatic development. The Damilano winery interprets this unique terroir by creating an expression with a distinctly territorial character, capable of maintaining its identity and evolving magnificently over time.
How it is produced
The production of Damilano Barolo Liste is based on temperature-controlled fermentation lasting around twenty days. This process allows for the gradual and balanced extraction of the phenolic components of Nebbiolo, defining its structure and colour. The result is a wine with a firm texture, designed for a long ageing potential. To fully appreciate its nuances, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between sixteen and eighteen degrees; its characteristics are enhanced when paired with structured dishes such as game, red meats and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1890, the Damilano winery showcases winemaking excellence through this Barolo DOCG, produced from thirty-five-year-old vines located in the prestigious Liste cru. This vintage, awarded 95 points by James Suckling and Robert Parker, originates from calcareous soils rich in silt and clay. After meticulous fermentation at a controlled temperature lasting twenty days, the wine reveals an ageing potential of over 25 years.
Awards
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2016
95/100
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.
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2016
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2016
92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1890
| Name | Damilano Barolo Liste 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Damilano |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1890, the Damilano winery showcases winemaking excellence through this Barolo DOCG, produced from thirty-five-year-old vines located in the prestigious Liste cru. This vintage, awarded 95 points by James Suckling and Robert Parker, originates from calcareous soils rich in silt and clay. After meticulous fermentation at a controlled temperature lasting twenty days, the wine reveals an ageing potential of over 25 years. |
| Origin | Municipality of Barolo - Liste subzone |
| Soil composition | Calcareous soil with approximately 15% sand, 55% silt and 30% clay |
| Fermentation | 20 days |
| Production technique | Temperature-controlled fermentation for 20 days |
| Wine making | Fermentation at controlled temperature for 20 days. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |