Francesco Rinaldi, Barolo “Le Brunate”

The Barolo production area is in the Cuneo's province, Southwest of Alba, in Piedmont.
It is produced in the communes of Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba and parts of the communes of Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Roddi, Verduno, all in the province of Cuneo. Only vineyards in the hills with suitable slopes and orientations are considered suitable for production, and the terrains must be primarily clayey-calcareous in character.

This wine comes from the vineyards of “Le Brunate”. This area produces austere and intense wines with a full and well-balanced and offer a delicate, elegant bouquet.

Region: Piedmont
Production Area: Barolo, La Morra(Cuneo)
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Vintage: 2004
Varietal Blend: 100% Nebbiolo
Planting System: Guyot
Vineyard: The Brunata vineyard is at 1,000 feet above sea level and is exposed to the south.
Soil: Clayey with a mix of blue marl, tuff and sand. This soil is also called Tortonian and it allows for great drainage.
Harvest: Middle of October
Yield: 3.5 tons per acre
Alcohol: 13.5-14%
Vinification: A prolonged fermentation of 25-30 days in stainless steel tanks and periodic pump-overs.
Aging: Three years in large neutral Slavonian oak barrels.  It spends another year in the bottle.
Total Production: 10.000  bottles

Tasting Notes: Garnet red color with orangey hues. Spicy aromas with notes of cocoa, In the mouth is full and round with well defined yet supple tannins that leave the palate clean with a long aromatic persistence.

Food Pairings: Red meat dishes and aged cheese.