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Barolo La Rocca e La Pira
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
Philosophy:
a traditional wine where you can feel the Rocche territory in the noble expression that Nebbiolo can give us.
Grapes:
nebbiolo 100%
average age of vines: 30-35 years
mass selection of vines.
Production area:
the grapes assigned to the production of this wine come from selections of vineyards with a Southern, South-Eastern exposure in the area of Rocche di Castiglione Falletto from the historical Cascina Pira. The qualities of sandy-calcareous soil in this area give a unique tannic heritage with very elegant olfactory sensations.
Training System:
Low Guyot on hills with good slope.
Yield per Hectare:
45-50 hectoliters.
Harvest Time:
October.
Vinification:
grapes are hand-picked; soft pressing with destemming. Fermentation in wood casks. Maceration for 70-90 days, so that the autochthonous characteristics of this vine are extracted.
Aging:
4-6 years in medium-sized French oak casks, Then at least 2 years in bottle. If kept properly it can live 50 years or longer.
Tasting Notes:
garnet-red color. Rich nose with a clear “goudron” (tarry) aroma , tobacco, spices, and white flowers with a constantly-evolving bouquet. Full, austere and elegant taste with a great structure, consistent with the olfactory sensations.
Food matching:
great structure and elegance, this wine can be matched with red meat, stew meat, ripe cheese and pasta. Sometimes it might be served as a “vino da meditazione” (meditation wine).
Bottle sizes:
0.375 liters 0.750 liters 1.5 liters
How to serve:
Serving temperature: 18°C
We suggest to open the bottle 2 hours earlier than tasting or to pour it in a decanter.
To be served in a large burgundy glass.
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