Vietti
Barolo Riserva 2017
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in wood; ageing in large casks for about 24 months |
- Origin and grape variety: Barolo DOCG Riserva 2017, 100% Nebbiolo from Serralunga d’Alba
- Aroma and colour: ripe red fruits, balsamic and citrus notes; intense ruby colour
- Palate: medium-bodied, rich and elegant, integrated tannins, lively acidity, smooth finish
- Sustainability: suitable for vegans, minimal sulphites, ageing potential 10-15 years
- Vinification: 20 days in steel, matured for 24 months in large oak casks
Description
What kind of wine it is
Vietti Barolo Riserva is a still red wine from Piedmont made from Nebbiolo grapes, born from a meticulous selection of the finest vineyards to enhance the territory of Serralunga d’Alba. It displays an intense ruby red colour and an aromatic profile defined by small ripe red fruits, enriched with delicate balsamic and citrus nuances. On the palate, it reveals a medium body, rich and elegant, supported by lively acidity. The well-integrated tannins lead to a soft and pleasantly rounded finish.
Where it comes from
This Barolo reflects the characteristics of the terroir of Serralunga d’Alba. The vines grow at around 350 metres above sea level with an eastern exposure, following the Guyot training system. The roots sink into a calcareous-clay soil, an element that gives the wine a firm structure and profound expressive intensity. It is born from a rigorous selection of individual crus, combined in a blend designed to enhance the aromatic intensity, finesse, and extraordinary ageing potential typical of this area.
How it is produced
Production involves partial whole-bunch vinification, while the remaining bunches are destemmed and crushed. Fermentation takes place in steel, with maceration on the skins and pump-overs for about twenty days, ensuring optimal aromatic and polyphenolic extraction. Malolactic fermentation occurs in wood, followed by slow ageing in large barrels for twenty-four months. This wine, also suitable for a vegan diet, pairs perfectly with structured dishes based on game, red meats, and selections of mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
This first edition of Barolo Riserva Vietti is the result of a rigorous selection of the finest Crus to enhance the authentic terroir of Serralunga d’Alba. The winery has chosen select lots of Nebbiolo capable of combining rare elegance with a solid tannic structure. The appreciation of each individual MGA ensures an extraordinary ageing potential. The result is a rich and profound wine, with aromas of ripe red fruits and balsamic nuances, patiently matured in large barrels to deliver a soft, enveloping and persistent finish.
Awards
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2017
90/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1873
- Oenologist: Eugenio Palumbo
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 75
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| Name | Vietti Barolo Riserva 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vietti |
| Story | History and Curiosities This first edition of Barolo Riserva Vietti is the result of a rigorous selection of the finest Crus to enhance the authentic terroir of Serralunga d’Alba. The winery has chosen select lots of Nebbiolo capable of combining rare elegance with a solid tannic structure. The appreciation of each individual MGA ensures an extraordinary ageing potential. The result is a rich and profound wine, with aromas of ripe red fruits and balsamic nuances, patiently matured in large barrels to deliver a soft, enveloping and persistent finish. |
| Origin | Serralunga |
| Climate | Altitude: 350 m a.s.l.; exposure: east |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-clay soil |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 |
| Fermentation | About 20 days |
| Production technique | Partial vinification with whole grapes; the remainder destemmed and crushed; fermentation in steel tanks with maceration and pumping over for about 20 days; malolactic fermentation in wood; ageing in large casks for about 24 months |
| Wine making | A portion of the vinification was carried out with whole grapes; the remaining part was destemmed, crushed, and transferred to a stainless steel tank for maceration and alcoholic fermentation lasting about 20 days, with regular pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation took place in wood; ageing in large barrels for approximately 24 months. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in wood; ageing in large casks for about 24 months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |