Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata, Andrea Oberto

BAROLO ROCCHE DELL'ANNUNZIATA

D.O.C.G.

Grape variety

100% Nebbiolo

Origin area

the cru Rocche in La Morra

Vineyard’s age

36 years

Vineyard’s size

0.8 Ha

Crop density

4,000 stocks/Ha

Exposure

south-east

Soil

sandy

Training system

classic Guyot method with medium-short trimming

Per-stock yield

1 kg grapes (with 25-30% pruning)

Winemaking

manual harvesting of the overripe grapes in 20-kg perforated crates through a careful selection of the bunches. Transfer in cellar within hours and light drying of the bunches for 24 hours. Grape crushing and destemming, and 10% must bleeding. Themo-controlled fermentation at around 34 °C, with often and soft pumpovers. Long maceration of the marcs (about 350 hours); racking in wood casks, where the natural malolactic fermentation takes place

Ageing

26 months in wood (part in barrels, part in all new barriques); 2 months in stainless steel vats and and 6 months in bottle

Longevity

from 3 to 20-30 years

Per-year production

around 3,500 bottles

Alcohol content

14.5 % vol

Tasting notes

intense ruby-red hue with light garnet reflections. Oaky notes perfectly blending in a flowery, spicy aroma make the wine extremely fine and balanced. Evident tannic sensations in mouth, which are unusual in the Barolo wines from Rocche dell’Annunziata cru, are well-integrated with a powerful but elegant structure

Serving suggestions

the bottle should be kept laying down and uncorked at least 1 hour before tasting

Serving temperature

20 °C

Pairings

it accompanies red meat and game dishes, marbled and strong cheese