Livia Fontana - Barolo DOCG Villero 2018

Livia Fontana - Barolo DOCG Villero

2018

75cl

Grape variety: Nebbiolo

Production area: Castiglione Falletto, with South-West exposure, 300-350 masl

Surface: approx. 1 hectare

Harvest: manual in baskets with selection of the bunches around mid-October.

Vinification: selection of the grapes on a vibrating table, soft pressing, fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature with frequent pumping over and délestages. Maceration of about 20 days.

Refinement: at least 40 months in traditional oak barrels and then in bottles in the underground cellar with controlled temperature until sale.

Organoleptic characteristics: the color is a bright red with shades from ruby ​​to garnet. The scent is very complex with floral notes in particular violet, sweet spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. The flavor is decisive with a good freshness and a great structure thanks to a vigorous but elegant tannin. The persistent and delicately balsamic finish.

Food pairings: the wine has good tannins but also delicacy, making it pleasant to pair with succulent dishes such as: caciucco; soft crab with singapore sauce; pigeon, curry and fermented apricots; duck in orange sauce; leg of lamb with capunet.

Serving temperature: 16°-18° C

Conservation: keep the bottles lying down in rooms with a possibly constant temperature. It is a ready-to-drink wine and can be kept in the cellar for 15-20 years.

Available formats: 0.75L / 1.5L / 3L