Barolo Rocche di Castiglione

The grapes come from the historic Rocche di Castiglione Falletto vineyard site at an altitude of around 330 metres. The south-facing vines stand on calcareous, yellowish-blue sandy marl; the plantings were established in 1940, 1950 and 1968. After gentle pressing, the must ferments for around three to four weeks in stainless steel on the skins, with cold maceration and traditional submerged-cap techniques. Malolactic fermentation takes place in wood, after which the wine matures for approximately 30 months in oak barrels. It shows mandarin, ripe red fruit, rose petals and chamomile, and is fresh, full-bodied and silky, with pronounced, well-integrated tannins and a long finish.