The wines of the Selection of the Order of the Knights of the Truffle and Wines of Alba can only be purchased at the Piedmontese Regional Wine Shop.
Via Castello, 5
12060 Grinzane Cavour (CN) - Italia
Tel: +39 0173.262159
enoteca@castellogrinzane.com
Bricco Ambrogio is located in the northern part of the Barolo area. This is a majestic hill with the perfect exposure to the sun that confers warm perfumes to this Barolo, including ripe fruits and spices notes. The palate captures the attention for the structure that lean on silky and enjoyable tannins. This Barolo has a great elegance.
Grape variety
Nebbiolo 100%
Vineyard
Located in the municipality of Roddi, MGA Bricco Ambrogio.
Exposure
South
Altitude
250 m.a.s.l.
SOIL
Very steep with grey-blue marls arranged in homogeneous layers, clay in medium quantity, good presence of limestone, rare presence of sand. Soil composition: Marne di Sant’Agata Fossili.
Harvest
Grapes are harvested by hand in plastic crates between the end of September and mid-October.
WINEMAKING
This wine is vinified on its own. Temperature-controlled fermentation with a long skin contact maceration that lasts 20-30 days, sometimes with submerged cap.
Ageing
24-30 months in Slavonian oak big barrels. The wine is also aged in bottle before being released. Formats available: bottle (75cl), magnum (1.5L), jeroboam (3L).
Food pairing
Rich dishes such as mains with meat, game, stew and matured cheese.
Serving temperature
16-18 °C.