Harvest Date: Hand-harvested in mid October
Aging: Aged Slavonian oak barrels for 4-5 years.
Tasting Notes: This Barolo made with grapes partially sourced from the 1st class Cru “Rivette” in Serralunga d’Alba is deep ruby red with subtle orange hints. Aromas of brushwood, white truffle, liquorice, spices, coffee and cigar boxes. On the palate is full-bodied and balanced, with a strong personality like you would expect from this specific area of the appellation.
Vineyard Notes: Total vineyard surface: 0.32 Ha. Exposure: South / South-East. Soil: Tortonian soil rich in very compact blue marl. Plants per hectare: from 3500 to 4700. Vine training system: Guyot with 8-9 buds. Google Earth Coordinates: 44°36’34.10”N 7°59’54.08”E
Production Notes: Yield: 45 hl. per hectare. Fermented in stainless steel for 25 days. Aged in 25-hl Slavonian oak casks (Botti) for at least 4-5 years.
Winemaker Notes: At the foot of the village of Serralunga d’Alba, on the slope just behind it’s wonderful castle, lies the small plot of land where we cultivate our grapes within the splendid amphitheater of Rivette. The area has never been bathed in the spotlight despite the fact that it produces Barolo with a decisive sensory impact and a good capacity for aging.
Food Pairing: Pairing: mature cheeses, grilled red meats, game, mushroom dishes, international cuisine.
Other Notes: The estate was established in 1920 by Giovanni Mainerdo, who, fueled by a great passion for wine, began vinifying small batches of grapes from certain areas of particular prestige in different municipalities in Neive, Barbaresco and Serralunga d’Alba.
