Vietti
Barolo Villero Riserva 2016
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels for approximately 30 months |
- Name and vintage: Barolo DOCG Riserva Villero 2016, still red wine 0.75 l
- Grapes and vineyard: 100% Nebbiolo, from Castiglione Falletto in Piedmont, 47-year-old vines
- Vinification and wood: 4-week maceration in steel followed by 30 months in oak barrels
- Certifications: Organic product, sustainable, suitable for vegans; contains sulphites
- Recognition: Rated 96 out of 100 by Vinous; well-integrated tannins and a long, persistent finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Barolo Villero Riserva from Vietti is a prestigious red wine from Piedmont that embodies the complexity of Barolo Riserva. Made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes, it reveals an elegant profile capable of combining power and precision. On the nose, intense notes of red fruit and plum emerge, enriched by hints of undergrowth. On the palate, it is balanced, with well-integrated tannins leading to a long and persistent finish, ideal for accompanying game dishes and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the heart of Piedmont, from the historic Villero vineyard located in Castiglione Falletto. The vines, which are forty-seven years old and face south and south-west, ensure full ripening and a faithful expression of the grape variety. Produced by Vietti, a historic estate in the Langhe, this wine rigorously and authentically tells the story of one of the most renowned areas in the entire Barolo region.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting and gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in steel tanks for four weeks, with cold maceration and the use of the submerged cap technique. Malolactic fermentation occurs in wood, followed by ageing in oak barrels for around thirty months. This meticulous process follows sustainable agricultural practices, resulting in a structured wine that is also perfectly suitable for a vegan diet.
History and Curiosities
The excellence of the Barolo DOCG Riserva Villero 2016 by Vietti originates from the renowned and eponymous vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont. Made from pure Nebbiolo grapes hand-picked from 47-year-old vines, this organic and vegan wine showcases all the expertise of a winery founded in 1873. After vinification using the traditional submerged cap technique, the wine matures elegantly for 30 months in oak barrels. A true oenological masterpiece, awarded 96 points by Vinous, it offers an enveloping tasting experience that remains faithful to its noble vocation.
Awards
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2016
96/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 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 Villero Riserva 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green 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 | Vietti |
| Story | History and Curiosities The excellence of the Barolo DOCG Riserva Villero 2016 by Vietti originates from the renowned and eponymous vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont. Made from pure Nebbiolo grapes hand-picked from 47-year-old vines, this organic and vegan wine showcases all the expertise of a winery founded in 1873. After vinification using the traditional submerged cap technique, the wine matures elegantly for 30 months in oak barrels. A true oenological masterpiece, awarded 96 points by Vinous, it offers an enveloping tasting experience that remains faithful to its noble vocation. |
| Origin | Castiglione Falletto (Piedmont, Italy) |
| Plants per hectare | 4200 |
| Harvest | Manual harvest on 5 October |
| Fermentation | Approximately 4 weeks |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; gentle pressing; fermentation for about 4 weeks in steel tanks with maceration on the skins and pump-overs; pre- and post-fermentation cold maceration using the traditional submerged cap method; malolactic fermentation in wood; ageing in oak barrels for about 30 months |
| Wine making | After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place for about 4 weeks in steel tanks in contact with the skins with regular pump-overs; cold maceration before and after fermentation using the traditional submerged cap method; malolactic fermentation in wood. |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels for approximately 30 months |
| Total acidity | 6.0 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 30.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |