BAROLO DOCG CANNUBI BOSCHIS

Denominazione d'origine controllata e garantita

 

  

VINEYARD

 

 

Grape-variety: Nebbiolo sub-varieties Lampia and Michet.

Location: Cannubi Boschis vineyard in the village of Barolo.

Pruning: Guyot (6-8 buds)

Position: facing south-east Vines/hectare: average 5000

Yield in grapes: 5-5.5 t/ha

Year of planting: 1970

Altitude: 250-260 metres.

WINE-MAKING

Crushing and de-stemming, maceration on the skins for approx. 10 days at a maximum temperature of 29-31°C. After drawing off, the wine is aged in 300 and 500-litre barrels made of new French oak (Allier) for around 2 years.

It completes its maturation in stainless steel, prior to bottling without filtration; the bottles are then stored lying down for at least 6 months before labelling and shipping. Alc.by vol. : 13.88% vol. Total acidity : 5,85 g/l. Dry extract : 25,7 g/l.

 

TASTING PROPERTIES - CELLAR LIFE

Deep ruby-red with orange tinges that are just noticeable; intense, ethereal bouquet hinting at red fruits; warm, full-bodied taste with tannins blending harmoniously into a delicate, round flavour. Serving recommended in large glasses at a temperature of 17-18°C.

 


Azienda agricola Virna di Borgogno Virna

Via Alba 73 12060 Barolo(CN)

Tel/fax 0173-56120

info@virnabarolo.it