Area of production Castiglione Falletto

Grapes varieties 100% Nebbiolo, varieties-Michet, Lampia and Rosè

Vineyards area 1 hectare

Exposition: South – West

Altimetry hilly area at 300 above the sea-level

Soil Helvetian with clayey and calcareus sediments, rich in iron

Age of the vineyards 60 years

Grape yield per hectare 55 quintals

Harvest first two weeks of October

Vinification Traditional method of long maceration: natural fermentation without added yeasts for 40 days in stainless steel tanks.

Ageing 6 months in stainless steel tanks, 30 months in large capacity Slavonian oak casks (35-50 hl) and a successive maturation in the bottle.

Tasting notes The color is a deep garnet red with ruby reflections, with a bright and lively aspect.The scent is complex and rich with fruit, floral scents, spices, underbrush and plums. It has an intense flavor with sweet tannins and a long aftertaste.The BaroloVillero expresses itself with its characteristic stimulating scent accompanied by a dry, but warm and elegant flavor which it retains for a long time.

Matching The Barolo Villero, with its structure and body characteristics, pairs well with dishes of meat, game and aged cheeses, typical dishes of the local cuisine, as well as with many rich international dishes.

Serving temperature 17°-18° C .

Alcohol 13,5 / 14 % Vol

Total acidity from 5,2 to 5,6 g/L