Az. Agr. La Querciola – Barolo
| Producer: |
La Querciola |
| Wine: |
Barolo |
| Grape Variety: |
100% Nebbiolo |
| Production Zone: |
Donna Bianca, Barolo 2004 |
| Altitude: |
1,150 feet above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
8.5 acres, 2.4 tons per acre |
| Exposure: |
East, southwest |
| Soil: |
Sandy soil, mixed with clay and marl |
| Vinification & Aging: |
The harvest took place in the second half of October. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for 21 days. Aging in 40 hl large oak vats for 30 months, then 3 months in stainless steel tanks. The wine ages 6 months in the bottle prior to its release. |
| Production: |
1,000 cases |
| Alcohol: |
14% |
| Description: |
Intense granite red color, aroma of violet. On the palate, full body, good complexity, richness of the terroir, and a long finish. |
| Food Pairing: |
Game meats, especially roasted rabbit, and steak and aged cheeses as well |
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