Barolo d.o.c.g. “Boschetti”

The Vineyard
Location: Barolo (Cuneo-Piedmont). The vineyard is the most elected and it is right on top of the Boschetti hill overlooking the village of Barolo.
Position: 320 m, sited facing south/south-west.
Soil: clayey with marl and limestone of geological “Tortonian” era that traditionally produces wines recognized by the finesse, the intensity of the fragrance and softness.

The Vine
Grape variety: Nebbiolo 100%, with vines over 10 years old. Manual harvesting with selection of the bunches.
Pruning: Guyot.
Density: 4,400 vines per hectare.

The Wine
Vinification: soft destemming and crushing, maceration on skins for almost 15 days and temperature controlled fermentation, aging in fine grain oak cask at least for 20-24 months. After bottling ends its aging for at least 12 months in the bottle.
Color: ruby red with garnet hints .
Bouquet: persistent and penetrating with scents of rose and liquorice and spices
Flavor: elegant, full-bodied and austere with recurring olfactory sensations. Mineral spicy aftertaste.

Serving
Serve at a temperature of 20°C pouring into large glasses (balloon). After being for a long time in a bottle it needs oxygen and it is better to swirl sometimes the wine in the glass while drinking. You will enjoy the fascinating evolution of perfumes and flavours.

Food pairing
Game, roast and braised meats, dishes with truffle, mature hard cheeses.