Barolo Scarrone 'Vigna Mandorlo' 2014
WINE OVERVIEW

Giacosa Fratelli is a 5th-generation family-run, Piedmont winery founded in 1895 by sharecropper Giuseppe Giacosa, who bought their Neive winery after winning the Italian lottery. The family farms 50 hectares of vines across Piedmont including Monforte d’Alba and Castiglione Falletto in Barolo and Neive in Barbaresco. The family, including next generation twin brothers Mauro and Alessandro, deeply believe in reducing their consumption and carbon emissions. They work sustainably in the vineyard and winery - soon to be a zero emissions facility - to preserve the terroir and history of these traditional Piemonte wines.

Tasting Notes

Intense persistent bouquet of black cherry with hints of rose, leather, coffee beans and tar. Full-bodied, yet well-balanced and smooth.

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. Non-invasive winemaking and lengthy maceration. Aged 3 years in 30 hectoliter casks followed by 2 years in bottle. Well suited for long aging when stored correctly.
Varietal Composition:
100% Nebbiolo
Avg Elevation:
984-1246 feet
Avg Age of Vines:
40 years
Alcohol:
14.5%
Size:
6/750ml
UPC Code:
8003738100518