The Wine
Designation: Barolo DOCG
Wine type: red dry wine
Variety: Nebbiolo 100%
Bottle size: 750 mL, 1500 mL
The Vineyard
Eleven million years ago, at the beginning of the geological era Tortonian, the plateau of Vergne (sub region of Barolo) rose from the sea. The hill is one of the highest in the area (390 to 480 meters / 1,279 to 1,574 feet), creating a unique and distinct microclimate and soil that sets it apart from neighboring terroirs of Barolo, La Morra and Novello. Here is where the climat of Bricco delle Viole rests.
The Farming
Farming: sustainable
Pruning: Guyot mixed system
Ground: natural turfing
Irrigation: no
Green harvest: yes, according to vigor and climate of the season
The Harvest
Harvest: Second and third week of October
Picking: by hand
Sorting: manual
The Vinification
Vinification: 30-40 days at free temperature <32°C.
Method: traditional, punch-down
M.L.F.: free, within first year
Ageing: 42 months in 25-50 hL Slavonian oak barrels
Bottling: August
Located at the most west of Barolo, Bricco Delle Viole has become like a magic vineyard. It’s high position, deep roots, and long maturity season yield to an aromatic complexity and finesse unknown at lower altitudes. Harvested for almost a century, the fruit born of these vines carry with them a wisdom of the land and a maturity that stands out for their balance between alcohol, acidity, and tannins.
TASTING NOTES:
A translucent burgundy red, perfumes of dark berries and cherry, an allusion to orange and floral notes of violet is what you will find in the nose. In the palate, BDV shows a noble acidity and silky tannins. Long lasting and well balanced, final notes of fruits and flowers make for a graceful and delicious drinking experience. Vibrant and fresh today, this wine’s structure and elegance will develop beautifully over the next twenty years.
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