Sottocastello di Novello Reserve

For the second time, after the now distant ’06 vintage, we found ourselves able to realize another dream, to produce our first “reserve.” A small number of bottles born from a selection of a few rows, where the quality of the grapes is the highest. For a total of 7 years, the wine first rests in large oak barrels and ceramic amphorae, then bottle. The signature label, as per tradition, bears the signature of Gianni Gallo.

In the vineyard

Appellation Barolo DOCG

Varietal Nebbiolo

Vineyard Sottocastello of Novello

Extent and municipality 1.89 hectares, Novello

Soil Substrate: grayish-white clayey-silty marls (Fossil Laminated St. Agatha Marls) with layers of grayish-brown or yellowish sands and sandstones (Diano d’Alba sandstones) at the top.

Soil: Clayey-sandy, poorly evolved, light-colored, moderately calcareous soil with alkaline pH

Average age of vines 20 years old

Exposure and average altitude Southeast; 420 meters

Density 5,000 vines/hectare

Yield per hectare 55 quintals

Training system Guyot

Harvest time I/II decade of October

Fertilizers Manure and green manure

Pesticides Copper and sulfur
Weeding Mechanical

In the cellar

Yeasts No selected yeasts are used

Fermentation 15-20 days in unglazed concrete tanks

Maceration 25-30 days submerged cap

Aging 36 months approx. in large barrels, 12 months in ceramic amphorae and 24 months approx. in bottle

Filtration Filtration is not used

Bottles per year 1,800 approx.

Data sheet

Organoleptic description

The color is dark garnet, intense and clear. The nose expresses hints of cherry, raspberry, floral and citrus notes, violet, rosehip and licorice. Powerful, dense and textured on the palate, it leaves room for subtle tannin; toned and lusty in the mouth, very savory, fresh and persistent.

Suggested serving temperature: 14-15°C

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