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12 - Barolo Sori Gepin

Barolo ‘Sori Gepin’

Bottle producer:

vigna qualin

 

Colour:

Red

Bottle size

75 cL

 

AWARDS

wine spectator

Barolo Sori Gepin DOCG

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.
Region of origin

Product type

Denomination

Winery