Vite Colte
Barolo del Comune di Barolo Essenze 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in small oak barrels for 24 months, followed by a further 6 months in bottle before release. |
| Other years | 2017 , 2019 , 2020 |
- Name and grape variety: Barolo DOCG from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, vintage 2021
- Aromatic profile: notes of violet, tar and vanilla, enriched by a refined balsamic hint
- Taste and structure: dry and warm, full-bodied with balanced tannins and a long finish
- Vinification and ageing: 20 days maceration, 24 months in oak, 6 in bottle
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour at 16-18 °C, ideal with braised meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Vite Colte Barolo del Comune di Barolo Essenze is a still red wine that embodies the soul of Nebbiolo. In the glass, it reveals an intense ruby colour with elegant garnet highlights. The bouquet is deep and multifaceted, with fragrances of violet, vanilla and goudron, combined with a distinct balsamic note. On the palate, it is dry, warm and of extraordinary structure, supported by vigorous yet balanced tannins. The finish is long and persistent, offering vivid hints of ripe black and red fruits. This prestigious Piedmontese wine is the ideal choice to accompany mature cheeses or a flavoursome braised wild boar neck.
Where it comes from
This Barolo is born in the heart of Piedmont from a careful blend of grapes grown in selected hillside crus, situated between two hundred and eighty and three hundred and eighty metres above sea level. The vineyards stretch across historic and prestigious areas such as La Volta, Ravera, Bussia and Annunziata. The soils boast a clear marine sedimentary origin, dominated by the Marne di Sant’Agata, alongside clay-limestone rocks and sandstones. This rich and deep pedological matrix nourishes the roots, providing the vines with optimal conditions to generate intense aromas and ensuring the wine’s excellent ageing potential.
How it is produced
The meticulous vinification aims to extract the purest essence of the fruit. After harvesting, the must undergoes fermentation with skin maceration for about twenty days, while the subsequent malolactic fermentation is completed in steel to preserve the aromatic freshness. Maturation continues for twenty-four months in small oak barrels, imparting softness and enveloping tertiary nuances. A final rest of six months for bottle ageing seals the final harmony. This is a certified vegan wine, best enjoyed after careful decanting.
History and Curiosities
Born from the cooperative project Vite Colte, Barolo Essenze 2021 enhances the authenticity of the region. It originates from a rigorous selection of prestigious crus, including La Volta, Ravera and Bussia, cultivated by winegrowers dedicated to excellence and committed to converting to organic methods. Under the guidance of oenologist Bruno Cordero, the winery combines innovation with meticulous study of Piedmontese soils. This constant commitment to quality results in a multi-award-winning masterpiece, celebrated with the Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso and 93 points from James Suckling.
Awards
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2021
92/100
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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2021
92/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2016
- Oenologist: Bruno Cordero
- Bottles produced: 1.200.000
- Hectares: 300
Vite Colte is made up of people who strongly believe in a shared concept of quality, where the responsibility of individuals is an integral part of the final result. Winegrowers, partners, friends. The members of ViteColte are "accomplices" in a project that demands dedication to quality which is every bit as strict as the protocols implemented in its pursuit. Every winegrower is remunerated on the basis of the size of the vineyard and not the quantity of product, in order to obtain the highest level of quality. Read more
| Name | Vite Colte Barolo del Comune di Barolo Essenze 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vite Colte |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the cooperative project Vite Colte, Barolo Essenze 2021 enhances the authenticity of the region. It originates from a rigorous selection of prestigious crus, including La Volta, Ravera and Bussia, cultivated by winegrowers dedicated to excellence and committed to converting to organic methods. Under the guidance of oenologist Bruno Cordero, the winery combines innovation with meticulous study of Piedmontese soils. This constant commitment to quality results in a multi-award-winning masterpiece, celebrated with the Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso and 93 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Selection of crus: La Volta (Barolo), Ravera (Novello), Scarrone and Montanello (Castiglione Falletto), Bussia (Monforte) and Annunziata (La Morra) |
| Soil composition | Marine sedimentary origin (Piedmont tertiary basin), with sedimentary clay-limestone marls in alternating layers of marl and sand or sandstone; predominance of Sant’Agata Marl. |
| Fermentation | Approximately 20 days |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the skins for about 20 days; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing in small oak barrels for 24 months and a further 6 months in bottle |
| Wine making | After the harvest, alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the skins for about 20 days; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing in small oak barrels for 24 months and a further 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged in small oak barrels for 24 months, followed by a further 6 months in bottle before release. |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |