COSTA CATTERINA - THE WINES

Barolo D.O.C.G.

Area of production: Parish of Monforte
Height above sea level: 450 m
Sun exposion: South
Year planted: 1980

Barolo has been described as the king of wines, known all over the World for being rich in aromas and flavour. This wine is produced in the Langhe area, where the hills’ geological composition varies, making the soil more calcareous and clayey.

TECHNICAL SHEET

Classification: Appellation of controlled and guarenteed origin (D.O.C.G.)
Type of wine: Still red for ageing
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
Colour: Garnet red tending to orange.
Bouquet: Intense and balanced with notes of spices, berries and vanilla.
Taste: Full bodied and persistant.
Serving temperature: 16-18 ° C
Food pairings: Red meat, seasoned cheeses and game.
Ageing: wood, bottled 4 years after the harvest
Bottle size: 0.75 cl.
Alcohol percentage: 14% (it can vary for each vintage).

Vinification: After around a month of being in the steel tanks for the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is transferred into big wooden casks of 30hl where it will remain for 3 years. Once the wine has been bottled, it will be aged in the bottles for 6 months.