King’s Passion | Barolo DOCG

Description

Denomination: Barolo DOCG

Classification: Still red wine

Grape variety: Nebbiolo 100 %

Location of Vineyards: La Morra, Piedmont – Italy

Age of Vineyards: 35 years

Exposure: South | South-west

Altitude: 513 mt above sea level

Soil: Clay-limestone. Land and climate are the basis for the production of great red wines with long aging determine their character that makes them unique

Cultivation system: Guyot

Plant density: 4300 plants/HA

HA yield: 70 q/HA

Harvest period: Hand-picked in October

Winemaking: Grapes are mechanically crushed. Fermentation with selected autochthonous yeasts at controlled temperature. Mixed from the bottom to the top at least twice a day. Maceration for 10 – 15 days.
Then the wine matures 24 months in Slavonia oak barrels

Refining: 12 months in bottle

Alcohol: 14 % vol

Longevity: 10/15 years

Decanting time: 30/40 minutes

Serving temperature: 18 °C

Appearance: Intense ruby red

Smell: Typical, intense, ethereal, with hints of ripe fruit

Taste: Rich, well-balanced, soft tannins and persistent

Food matching: Red meats, pot roasts, boiled meats and game. Dishes with truffles and mature cheeses