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
A bright garnet red wine. Aromas of strawberry, cherry, red fruit, rose, violet, licorice, and balsamic notes. Powerful, with delicate and elegant tannins.
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Vineyard: 100% Nebbiolo
Vineyards: Serralunga D’Alba, estate-owned vineyards adjacent to the winery
Exposure: South, South-East, and East
Altitude: 250 - 280 m above sea level
Training system: espalier, Guyot pruning system
Soil: Lequio Formation soils composed of sand and sandstone, alternating with gray silty marl
Vinification: Certified organic grapes. Manual grape selection. Harvest: October. Fermentation and maceration for approximately 35 days, pumping over and délestage, with a final 15 days of submerged cap.
Aging: In 25- and 50-hectoliter French and Austrian oak barrels for approximately 24 months. Further bottle aging for approximately 12 months before release.
Serving temperature: 18°-20° C
Pairings: Very suitable with rich dishes such as roasts, braised meats, game, and mature hard cheeses. Also suitable with dry pastries at the end of a meal.