BARBARESCO MANZOLA DOCG 2016 – Grimaldi Luigino

This wine is produced from the best Nebbiolo grapes from the Vigna Manzola vineyard located in the municipality of Treiso d'Alba, in the Barbaresco production area. The fermentation of this wine is carefully controlled and then aged in oak barrels and small barriques. It is then left to rest for a short time in the bottle. The wine has a beautiful garnet red color with orange reflections. The intense aroma recalls dried flowers and violets. It is a full-bodied wine with a dry, vigorous, austere but at the same time delicate, velvety flavor. It is suitable for long periods of aging. To best enjoy this wine it is necessary to open the bottle and keep it at room temperature for a few hours before serving.

Grape variety: 100% nebbiolo Production area: vineyard within the Manzola cru in the municipality of Treiso d'Alba Area: 1.28 hectares Altitude: 250 - 350 asl Exposure: South Soil : whitish calcareous and bluish tuffaceous marls Type of crop: row farming with classic guyot pruning Year of planting: 1980 Harvest period: second week of October Vinification: in maceration vats for 8 - 10 days with temperature control traditional aging in large oak barrels for at least 1 year and one partly in 225 liter barriques. of French oak Production: 9,000 bottles Color: Ethereal, pleasant and intense bouquet, hints reminiscent of violet Taste: structure, with sweet tannins and slightly vanilla. It adapts to good aging . Tasting temperature: 17 - 18 ° C. It is advisable to uncork the bottle a few hours before. Pairings : game, roasts, braised meats, grilled meats, and cheeses Other formats: 1,5 lt. - 3 lt

Description

This wine is produced from the best Nebbiolo grapes from the Vigna Manzola vineyard situated in the town of Treiso d'Alba, in the Barbaresco production area. The fermentation of this wine is carefully controlled it is then aged in oak barrels and small barriques. After this, it is left to fine in the bottle for a short time. The wine has a lovely garnet / red color with hints of orange. The intense bouquet reminds one of dry flowers and violets. It is a full-bodied wine with a dry, vigorous, austere yet delicate, velvety flavor. It is suitable for long periods of aging. To enjoy this wine at its best you should open the bottle and keep it at room temperature for several hours before serving it.