Barolo Castelletto Docg 2016 - Fortemasso

Description

Barolo Castelletto di Fortemasso is the wine that best represents Fortemasso and best expresses the territory making elegance one of its peculiarities, it comes from 100% Nebbiolo grapes from vineyards located in Castelletto, in Monforte d'Alba, an area particularly suited for the production of Barolo.

The nose is a triumph of aromas of violets, red-fleshed fruit and dark spices which are combined with a delicate note of hay. In the mouth it is full and elegant , supported by silky tannins and a gentle and irresistible fresh-savory trail.

Why you should drink it

What questions, Barolo is the spearhead of Piedmontese wines, one of those wines that one cannot help but love and the Barolo Castelletto di Fortemasso brings so much elegance and great aromas to the glass.

Quality, passion and culture all concentrated in a single bottle.

When to uncork it

At the table it is the perfect companion to aged cheeses or large dishes with red meats and game .

Just think about uncorking this bottle and cooking some meat, the rest will be spectacular !

How to drink it

The ideal temperature at which to drink this Barolo is 18-20°C .

Vinification and Aging

Fermentation in stainless steel, once the alcoholic fermentation has started, the daily pumping overs begin in order to facilitate the extraction from the skin of the color and the primary aromas of the grapes, after 8-10 days the fermentation ends and we move on to the maceration which lasts average 25-30 days . The refinement is 30 months in wood , followed by the bottling and the very important refinement in the bottle for a further 8-10 months .

Territory

Castelletto, in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba , is where the Fortemasso winery is located: a place of great charm that dominates the Langhe landscape with its vineyards. The Fortemasso vineyards are located in the MGA Castelletto, on the slopes of a very steep slope, between 360 and 450 meters above sea level.

Soil

Loamy sandy and calcareous soil.