Pecchenino

Barolo Riserva

Pecchenino

Barolo Riserva

Wine Production

Vinification: from a single vineyard in the Le Coste di Monforte MGA. The vineyard is 45 years old, stands at an altitude of 440 metres and faces south-east. The soil is of medium texture with whitish marls. Fermentation lasts about 3 weeks and is carried out in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 27°C. The skins remain in contact with the wine during post-fermentation maceration, using the ancient submerged cap method, for a further 5 weeks. After racking, the wine remains in stainless steel for malolactic fermentation and is then racked into barrels                                                                                                                   Ageing: about 36 months in 25 hl oak casks and 12 months in cement tanks

Tasting Notes

Garnet red color. Spices, leather, violet and tilled soil are among the aromas that emerges on the nose. Berry flavors abound, layered with vanilla, licorice, sage and balsamic notes which add complexity and intensity. Ferrous tannins giving the wine brightness and lift. The vibrant finish is highlighted by a blast of orange peel. 

Food Pairing

Fresh pasta with truffle or meat sauce, roasted red meats, braised meats, and long-aged cheeses are the perfect accompaniment to this wine.

Wine Production

Vinification: from a single vineyard in the Le Coste di Monforte MGA. The vineyard is 45 years old, stands at an altitude of 440 metres and faces south-east. The soil is of medium texture with whitish marls. Fermentation lasts about 3 weeks and is carried out in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 27°C. The skins remain in contact with the wine during post-fermentation maceration, using the ancient submerged cap method, for a further 5 weeks. After racking, the wine remains in stainless steel for malolactic fermentation and is then racked into barrels                                                                                                                   Ageing: about 36 months in 25 hl oak casks and 12 months in cement tanks

Tasting Notes

Garnet red color. Spices, leather, violet and tilled soil are among the aromas that emerges on the nose. Berry flavors abound, layered with vanilla, licorice, sage and balsamic notes which add complexity and intensity. Ferrous tannins giving the wine brightness and lift. The vibrant finish is highlighted by a blast of orange peel. 

Food Pairing

Fresh pasta with truffle or meat sauce, roasted red meats, braised meats, and long-aged cheeses are the perfect accompaniment to this wine.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Barolo DOCG
Vineyard name:
GMA Le Coste di Monforte
Vineyard size:
0.75 ha acres
Soil composition:
medium texture with whitish marls
Elevation:
1443 feet
Exposure:
southeastern
Harvest time:
third week of October
Bottles produced of this wine:
6,000
Average Vine Age:
45 years
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
Practices (not certified)
Sustainability Certification:
VALORITALIA

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
3 weeks + 4 weeks of post maceration
Varietal composition:
100% Nebbiolo
Fermentation container:
stainless steel tank
Maceration technique:
pump down
Malolactic fermentation:
full
Type of aging container:
oak casks - cement tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
40 months in 25 hl oak casks and 12 months in cement tanks
Total SO2:
58

Analytical Data

Acidity:
5.76 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Dry extract:
34.3 g/L
Total SO2:
58
Residual sugar:
0.9 g/L