Barolo Castellero, Barale Fratelli

BAROLO CASTELLERO

D.O.C.G.

Grape varietal

100% Nebbiolo; Michet, Rosè and Lampia clones

Appelation

municipality of Barolo, Castellero vineyard; map page n. 7, parcels 151 p., 174, 175 p., 176, 177, 197, 328

Soil

Sant’Agata fossil marne ; calcareous with silty clay loam composition

Exposure

southwest

Altitude

270 m.a.s.l.

Slope

30%

Cultural notes

vineyard planted in 1978 and 1991; organic farming. Low guyot pruning system with planted density of 3500 vines per hectare

Harvest

first half of October; hand harvested with careful selection of the clusters

Vinification

soft crushing of the grapes with de-stemming; static fermentation in oak casks with indigenous yeasts selected from our vineyards; maceration for about 30 days, frequent basting of the skins

Fining

3 years in medium sized (15-30 hl) French oak barrels with the minimum amount of racking necessary. No filtration or chemical stabilization before bottling. Bottle aged for at least 12 months

Organoleptic characteristics

Color: garnet red with orange hues

Nose: ethereal, mineral, hints of ripe red fruit, dried rose and underwood

Mounth: dry, sapid and velvety; rich in elegant tannins of ripe fruit

Food pairings

roasted and braised red meats, game, bourguignon, aged cheeses

Serving suggestion

taste in large glasses which favor oxygenation and enhance the nose. Serve at 18 °C. Since it is a Barolo, it has been in the bottle for some time and light sediment can be present for which it is always advisable to decant

Storage

keep bottles horizontally in a dark and temperature consistent place