Barolo Scarrone 'Vigna Mandorlo' Riserva 2013
WINE OVERVIEW

Tasting Notes

Well structured and persistent on the palate. Expressive notes of rose, licorice, tobacco and white truffle.

Food Pairing

Excellent with red meats (roasted, skewered or grilled) or wild game.

Tech Details

Located in Vigna del Mandorlo in Scarrone (Castiglione Falletto), one of the most prestigious crus in Barolo. South orient vineyards with spurred cordon cultivation. Organically produced. Clay-calcareous soil, rich in micro elements of marine origin, alternated with layers of sandstone. Grapes are hand harvested and carefully placed in large cases. They are left to rest for a night before undergoing crushing and de-stemming the next morning. A long submerged cap maceration for 55 days. Aged for 46 months in 30 hectoliter French oak and 1 year in stainless steel tanks.
Varietal Composition:
Nebbiolo, Lampia, Michet
Avg Elevation:
984-1246 feet
Avg Age of Vines:
40 years
Alcohol:
14.5%
Size:
6/750ml
UPC Code:
8003738100525