Barolo
CONTERNO
Barolo "CASCINA FRANCIA"
| Grape: | 100% Nebbiolo da Barolo |
| Year planted: | 1975 |
| Area of production: | Cascina Francia, near Serralunga d'Alba |
| Cultivation system: | Guyot |
| Altitudine: | 400 mt. above sea level. |
| Exposure: | Southwest |
| Terrain: | Calcareous and medium textured soil |
| Harvest: | Mid-October |
| Average annual Production: | circa 140Hl |
| Return per hectare: | 35Hl for Ha |
| Fermentation: | long and traditional at approx. 30°C |
| Duration of fermentation: | 3/4 weeks |
| Ageing: | 4 years in large oak casks |
| Alcohol content: | circa 14% Vol. |
| Total acidity: | circa 5.5-6 gr./lt. |
| Characteristics: | cColour tending towards pomegranate red, with an intense fragrance of tobacco and nuts |
| Served with: | Red meat, game and cheese. |
Wine-producer
GIACOMO CONTERNO di GIOVANNI CONTERNO s.s.
Monforte d’Alba – Italy
- Italiano