Barolo

Wine Information:Seghesio’s Barolo is concentrated, big and muscular with pure Nebbiolo aromas, cassis, black cherry, licorice and spicy oak on the nose. Clean, with fresh, soft tannins.Grape: Nebbiolo 100%Vineyard age (year of planting):Nebbiolo: 1950, 1956, 1980, 1983, 2000Soil type: Tufa, clayey, poor in organic substancesExposure: South-EastVinification and ageing: Maceration on the skins in steel rotary fermentors for 5-8 days, ageing in French oak barriques and tonneaux for 24 months....

Wine Description:This 100% Nebbiolo wine is named for the prestigious Brunate cru from which these grapes originate.Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and is induced by indigenous yeasts. The process concludes with a maceration period of 10-15 days. Following malolactic conversion, which takes place in December, the wine spends 12 months in barrique (50% new; 50% second passage) followed by at least 12 more months in large casks of 25HL.Tasting Notes:This is a silky-smooth Barolo that...

The 2007 Barolo Prapo bursts from the glass with a display of muscular dark fruit, licorice, leather, tar and smoke all of which come together on a dense, full-throttle frame. A powerful, imposing Barolo, the Prapo is likely to require a bit of patience. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2032. - Robert Parker 94 PointsGood medium red. Warm aromas of plum, strawberry, currant and underbrush. The palate offers good red fruit complexity with a light floral nuance. Not especially pristine or youthful but...

This Barolo is crafted from Nebbiolo and cultivated in five distinct townships. All part of the Barolo DOCG zone, the vineyards are located in Castellero, located northeast of the village of Barolo with western exposure; Monvigliero, located in Verduno with southern exposure; Fossati, located in La Morra with east-southeast exposure; Ravera, located in Novello with southwestern exposure; and Cavourrina, located in Grinzane Cavour with west-southwest exposure. The final wine is a unique...

THE STORY: Bricco Pernice is named for the rock on which courting partridges build their nest. “Pernice” translates as “rock ptarmigan” or “partridge,” “Bricco” is a hill. This is the very latest wine from Elvio Cogno. Until a few years ago this was part of the Ravera Barolo cru; in recent years it has been expanded to incorporate the neighboring hills. The fruit of years of hard work, this wine is a dream come true, made from the finest vineyard in Novello in the most historic part of the...

Product information:Perched at 1,312 feet, Bricco delle Viole overlooks the rolling landscape of Barolo. The altitude and the white calcareous marl soils force the vines to struggle – this in combination with the long growing season, produces wines of complexity and elegance. Fruit harvested from the oldest vines in the parcel was fermented for 30-40 days before aging in large Slavonian oak casks for 42-48 months.Elegant and subtle notes of orange, violet and dark berries precede a richly...

Vinification and refining: Fermentation and maceration goes on for about 10 days in temperature - controlled tanks, using native yeasts. A brief maceration of the grapes and of the grape skins follows. The wine is eventually transferred to large wood barrels. Tasting notes: Ruby red coloured, this wine shows bricklike hues, it’s fresh to the nose, vibrant with nut and leathery scents. The palate is soft, featuring a sweet traditional tannin, elegant and persistent. Location: La Morra e...

Notes:A vineyard planted in a so-called ‘prime category’ sub-zone which, owing to its superb characteristics, is one of the most interesting and prestigious in the municipal district of Serralunga d’Alba. A splendid colour of deeply intense garnet red with the positive presence of luminous ruby reflections bearing the promise of excellent future development and longevity. Perfectly brilliant. A noticeable development of “church windows” and tears flowing down the sides of the glass are...

Notes: Barolo wine is considered "the king of wines" in the world. The Langhe ambassador assembles the best characteristics of wine in flavours and scents. The Barolo Bosio results from grapes cultivated on top vineyards sites and from winemaking to the very best Piedmont tradition. Colour: Garnet red with orange reflections. Scent: Ample, with reminiscents of violet and rose, spice notes running through and licorice on the finish. Taste: Full, rich. Harmonic. ...

Vinification: Maceration in contact with the grape skins for a duration of 10 days, alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks for 20 days, malolactic fermentation and aged in French oak barriques for 18 months. In the glass: A Barolo with a rich and harmonious bouquet with hints of dried fruit and rose petals, with an intense and complex taste, persistent tannins that offer a very long finale.

Vinification: Maceration in contact with the grape skins for a duration of 12 days, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in steel tanks, ageing in large French oak barrels for 18 months. In the glass: An intense bouquet with hints of ripe fruit and rose petals. Persistent in taste, thanks to its fine and enveloping tannins that give an elegant pleasantness to this wine.

Colour: lively garnet red of excellent density and luminosity Aroma: intense, aristocratic and superb persistence, notes of blackcurrants, liquorice, cinnamon,mint and tobacco Taste: elegant and seductive,with great structure and a silky texture; this celebrated crus is noted for its extraordinary completeness and personality ** Only 3 in Stock **

Tortoniano is named for the tortonian-era soils in which the vines are planted, which contain a high percentage of magnesium and manganese. Grape clusters are thinned and harvested up to 15 days later than usual so that the fruit attains higher concentration. Temperatures are strictly controlled during vinification and the wine is aged for two years in large oak casks and one year in bottle before release. TASTING NOTE: The wine shows layered aromas of mint, fennel, plum and spices before rich...

VARIETAL & REGION: The Barolo wine region is arguably the most famous DOCG in Italy. It is located in Piedmont, in the northwestern part of the country, and is perched between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea in the Langhe Hills. Often referred to as the “King of Wines,” Barolo wines are produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown in this designated region. There, the grapes benefit from limestone, clay and sandy soils, and are influenced by cool, mountain air and warm sea breezes. Barolo is often...

Notes:Brilliant garnet red in color, with warmer tinges developing over time. Unmistakably intense and persistent bouquet, with aromas of truffles, licorice, and dry flowers. Thick tannins and a long finish. Aging: 30 Months in Slavonian/Austrian oak barrels * Organically and Sustainably Produced** Only 9 in Stock **

Variety: Nebbiolo 1st vintage: 1965 Harvesting period: October Vinification:Destemmed and crushedThermo-controlled fermentation at a temperature of 30°C (85°F)Average time of maceration: 7-10 daysMalolactic Fermentation in November in oak barrels Aging: two years in oak barrels of 25hl and 50 hl Longevity media of wine: over 20 years Tasting notesColor: garnet red.A bouquet with traces of licorice and tobacco.Full flavored, full-bodied and elegant. Notes on wine and food pairing:Noble and...

Variety: Nebbiolo 1st vintage: 1965 Harvesting period: October Vinification:Destemmed and crushedThermo-controlled fermentation at a temperature of 30°C (85°F)Average time of maceration: 7-10 daysMalolactic Fermentation in November in oak barrels Aging: two years in oak barrels of 25hl and 50 hl Longevity media of wine: over 20 years Tasting notesColor: garnet red.A bouquet with traces of licorice and tobacco.Full flavored, full-bodied and elegant. Notes on wine and food pairing:Noble and...

The Nebbiolo vineyards cultivated around the municipality of Barolo are situated at a height of 280-380 metres above sea level. These soils are rich of grey sandy silt clay and sometimes bluish in colour. These inter-woven lands have a very good drainage which helps to sustain the vegetative activity of Nebbiolo. After maceration on the skins for some 20 days, malolactic fermentation is completed in steel. The wine then is transferred into oak barrels where it will mature for 24 months....