Barolo Margheria, Massolino

BAROLO MARGHERIA

D.O.C.G.

Vineyard

Made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Margheria vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba

Altitude

340 m above sea level

Total surface area

1.1 hectares

Soil composition

calcareous with a good percentage of sand

Training system and vine density

traditional Guyot; with about 5,300 vines per hectare

Yield per hectare

4.5 tonnes

Average age of vines

35 years

Harvest

manual, in the second half of October

First year of production

1985

Total bottles produced                      

5,500 750 ml bottles, 100 1.5 l bottles, 50 3 l bottles, and 30 5 l bottles

Alcohol content

13.5-14.5% by vol., depending on the vintage

Vinification and ageing

traditional Barolo with fermentation and maceration lasting about 15-20 days at temperatures which vary from 31 to 33° C; the wine is aged in large oak barrels for about 30 months and is left to mature in bottles placed in special dark, cool cellars for at least a year

Note

fantastic vineyard which combines the potency of our lands with the elegance and harmony generated by the sandy percentage of the soil. Traditional vinification and ageing are the natural complement to the outstanding characteristics of the grapes

Tasting characteristics

Appearance: deep garnet red

Bouquet: ethereal, featuring spicy, tobacco and brushwood notes; there are also important mineral notes

Flavour: classic and nicely harmonious wine, tannic when young and with considerable ageing potential, making it an unmistakable “Nebbiolo of Serralunga”

It is best to decant and serve it at temperatures between 18-20°C

An important wine, it encapsulates all the history of our land and fully expresses its talents when served with rich dishes, such as roast red meats or game stew. It is also excellent with medium-mature and mature cheeses