Barolo Riva del Bric, Paolo Conterno

BAROLO RIVA DEL BRIC

D.O.C.G.

Vines and training

100% Nebbiolo - Michet and Lampia sub-varieties. Guyot counter-espalier training system

Growing location

Monforte d’Alba (CN)

Name of vineyard

Ginestra

Vineyard exposure

mostly south, plus south-east

Type of soil

mainly clayey and calcareous, providing ideal water retention

Altitude

300-350 metres a.s.l.

Gradient

varying from 30% to 35%

Age of vines

approx. 18/20 years

Planting density

4,000 plants/ha

Yield/hectare

6 / 6,5 tonnes

Harvest

picking by hand in the first ten days of October

Wine-making process

the grapes are crushed and destemmed immediately after picking. Maceration follows for 15 to 20 days in special tanks to allow for a gradual release of the noble components in the skins. When the ideal rapport has been reached between the extracted tannins and colour, the wine is drawn off and the first rackings are carried out

Maturing

traditional-style, 30 to 36 months in casks of French oak holding 35 hl and 6 to 12 months in bottle

Analytical parameters

Alcohol: 13.5 to 14% by Vol; Total acidity: 5.3-5.8 g/l (as tartaric acid); Net dry extract: 27-30 g/l

Tasting notes

typical garnet red. Bouquet packed with floral and fruity aromas. Elegant, robust body, nicely soft on the finish; showing hints of cherries and wild berries

Pairings

red meats and game. Sirloin steak, roast kid, mature hard cheeses

Serving temperature

18°C