Barolo DOCG Di Commune Barolo `Essenze` 2017
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Producer
Vite Colte
Grape(s)
Nebbiolo (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Complex
Oaked Style
Oaked
Body Style
Full bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
14.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
In the northwest of Italy lies the unique low alpine region of Piedmont (or Piemonte), which means `at the foot of the mountains`. Weather influences come from the Apennine Mountains and the Alps The region includes the small and prestigious hillside wine towns of Barolo, Barbaresco, Asti and Gavi, where a diverse variety of well-known wine styles originate. Some of Italy`s most revered and expensive red wines come from the Nebbiolo grape, grown alongside Barbera, Dolcetto and for white wines Moscato and Cortese.
Producer
Vite Colte is made up of people who strongly believe in a shared concept of quality, where the responsibility of individuals is an integral part of the broader final result. Winegrowers, partners, friends. The members of Vite Colte and their families are the cornerstones of a modern winery that demands expertise, dedication, and commitment to the very high standards of Piedmont traditions. They have just one goal. an absolute and constant quality standard, the result of agronomic choices aimed at sustainable, selective vineyard management focused on achieving perfectly ripe fruit.
Tasting Notes
These Barolo vineyards are situated at over 350 metres above sea level. This altitude gives the wines its famous fresh acidity and ensures the fine grippy tannin are balanced. The true `Essence` of what a Barolo is! The 2 years of ageing in barrel before bottling soften the tannins and add warm spice, hints of vanilla and texture to the generous fruit nose. The palate is rich, concentrated and packed with sour cherry, liquorice, blackberry, violet and warm smoky, savoury notes. Something to savour
Food
The ideal accompaniment for game and meat in general, particularly beef braised in Barolo, slow-cooked ox, rabbit with pepper, Piedmontese-style mixed boiled meats and mature cheeses.
