Barolo DOCG Collezione del Conte 2015

The Barolo from the Conte di Villa da Filicaja Collection is obtained from a selection of grapes from different municipalities in the Barolo area, including Castiglione Falletto, Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Verduno and Grinzane Cavour.

It is produced with only Nebbiolo grapes, harvested exclusively by hand in October and fermented with maceration for 14-16 days at a controlled temperature of 28-30 ° C. Once the malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine undergoes an aging of 38 months in mixed oak barrels, at least 18 of which in French oak barrels.

Intense garnet with orange reflections at sight, it explodes on the nose in an elegant floral bouquet of violets, sprinkled with notes that recall small red fruits and leather. In the mouth it is structured and harmonious, pleasantly soft and persistent.

Recommended in the company of first courses based on mushrooms, it is perfect with typical Piedmont cheeses and Alba white truffle. Try it in combination with a stew or game.