Barbaresco Roccalini Mainerdo DOCG 2016 Jeroboam

Grape variety: Nebbiolo
Area of origin: Municipality of Barbaresco. Rented vineyard Roccalini
Total vineyard surface: 3.90 ha, of which 1.50 planted in 2017
Exposure: South / South-East
Soil: Tortonian soil rich in very compact blue marl.
Plants per hectare: from 3800 to 5000.
Vine training system: Guyot with 7-8 buds.
Harvest: By hand into crates of approx. 25 kg.
Average production: 60 hl. per hectare
Vinification: in stainless steel tanks at 30°C for 20-21 days
Ageing: 50% in Slavonian oak barrels and 50% in cherry wood barriques for three years.

Colour: right garnet red with orange highlights.
Bouquet: violet, rose, brushwood, liquorice, mint, vanilla, overripened red grapes, cherry.
Palate: harmonious, velvety and balanced.
Pairing: red meats, mature cheeses (Castelmagno, Toma di Langa), game, pasta with meat sauces, roast venison.
Serving temperature: 18° C
Alcohol content: 13.5 – 14.0 % vol.
Bottles produced: 25,000
Bottle sizes: 75 cl – 150 cl.