Sottocastello di novello

Sottocastello di Novello – first vintage 2006 – represents for me the crowning achievement of a path that has led me over the years to confront the most important Langa grape varieties. Nebbiolo, in its highest expression in Barolo, is a challenge and a goal for every major producer in Alba and has become a reality after our recent acquisition of a vineyard in Novello. The relative, young age of the vines and the gradual discovery of a cru with great potential, albeit not celebrated on a par with others in the district, hint at exciting future developments, already anticipated by the excellent reception of the first vintage produced.

In the vineyard

Appellation Barolo DOCG

Varietal Nebbiolo

Vineyard Sottocastello of Novello

Extent and municipality 1.89 hectares, Novello

Soil Clayey-sandy, poorly evolved, moderately calcareous and with alkaline pH

Average age of vines 20 years old

Exposure and average altitude South; southeast; 450 meters

Density 5,000 vines/hectare

Yield per hectare 50 quintals

Training system Guyot
Harvest time I/II decade of October

Fertilizers Humus, compost, goat manure

Pesticides Copper and sulfur

Weeding Mechanical

Certification BIO

In the cellar

Fermentation 15-20 days in temperature-controlled concrete tanks with a percentage of whole grapes

Maceration 15-30 days submerged cap

Ageing 24 months in large barrels + 12 months in unglazed concrete tanks

Filtration Filtration is not used

Bottles per year About 6,000

Data sheet

Organoleptic description

This Barolo presents itself to the eye with a rather deep ruby red color and an orange reflection on the rim. The nose expresses balsamic and spicy characters, with distinct hints of underbrush, mentholated and ethereal hints, and memories of chocolate and tobacco. In the mouth it is very elegant and silky, underpinned by a rich structure and dense matter that persists in the long harmonious finish.

Suggested serving temperature: 14-15° C

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