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Barolo Castelletto – CASTELLO DI PERNO
CASTELLO DI PERNO producer’s sheet
The Castelletto comes from fruit grown in the upper parts of the Castelletto cru in Monforte d’Alba. Castelletto is a cool, east-facing cru facing the famous Vigna Rionda cru of Serralunga d’Alba, separated only by a small stream at the bottom of the valley.
General informations
- Appellation: Barolo Castelletto DOCG, Italy
- Varieties: 100% Nebbiolo
Vineyard
- Viticulture: certified organic from 2021 vintage, in conversion to biodynamic
Wine processing
- Winemaking: fermentation begins with the aid of a pied-de-cuve rather than yeast inoculation; punch downs and submerged cap maceration for 35 days; minimum of 18 months ageing in large, 50hl Austrian oak Stockinger. Prior to bottling, a short passage in concrete.
Characteristic
- Style: delicate aromas, concentrated fruit, all in an airy, elegant style. There is more depth and power here than in the regular
Barolo -
Ageing potential: will continue to improve for 15 years after the vintage
Analytical data
- Alcohol: 14,5%
