Barolo ‘Sori Gepin’

Red

75 cL

AWARDS

Grape Variety 100% Nebbiolo da Barolo. 4 hectar vineyard in the town of Novello with southern exposure. Harvest Late October-early November. The grapes are harvested by hand in perforated baskets to allow air to pass through the bunches. The pressing is soft. Cold maceration for 24 hours at 12°C (for certain years). Fermentation “Pied de cuve” with selected yeasts and 20-25 days of fermentation at a controlled temperature (29-30°C) with open repassing of must over the grape dregs at key stages of the process. Racking and gentle pressing to obtain only the best wine. Natural malolactic fermentation in a temperature controlled environment (20°C).	Ageing Around 30 months in large 25 hectolitre wooden barrels of Allier and Slavonian Oak. Refining In the bottle for 12-15 months in a temperature-controlled environment. Organoleptic Characteristics Colour Ruby red, tending to garnet red with ageing.	Bouquet Complex, combining freshness with elegance and finesse. Taste Strong presence of tannins with great balance and persistence. Alcohol content From 13.5% to 14.5% Vol. (Depending on the vintage) Gastronomic combinations Main courses of meat and mature cheeses. Sipping wine.