Barolo Cannubi

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

Area of production: The historic “Cannubi” cru in the village of Barolo.

Grapes varieties:
100% Nebbiolo, variety-Michet

Vineyards Area: 0.5 Hectare

Exposition: Southeast

Altimetry:
Hilly zone at around 280 meters a.s.l.

Soil: Tortoniano, marl with tuff and a promi- nent presence of sand, making it always dry.

Age of the vineyards
: 30 years

Harvest:
In the beginning of October

Vinification:
Traditional method of long maceration: natural fermentation without added yeasts for 30 days in stainless steel tanks.

Ageing: 6 months in stainless steel tanks, 30 months in large capacity Slavonian oak casks (35-50 hl) and a successive refinement in the bottle.

Tasting notes: The color is a deep garnet red with ruby reflections.The bouquet is rich with fruit and floral fragrances, and strong warm spiced scents.An elegant and velvety wine, it is characterized by its completeness, balance and well known longevity.

Matching: The Barolo Cannubi pairs well with dishes of red meat, game and aged cheeses, which are typical of the local cuisine, as well as with many rich international dishes.

Serving temperature:
17 – 18° C

Alcohol: 13,5 / 14 %Vol

Total acidity:
from 5,2 to 5,6 g/L