Raineri Barolo Casteletto 2017

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Denomination: DOCG
Grape variety: Nebbiolo 100%
Vineyard in: Castelletto of Monforte d’AlbaSingle Vineyard: Castelletto (Monforte)
Average production: 1500 bottles;
Grape yield per hectare: 5 tonsExposure and altitude: south-west, 1150 feet a.s.l.Type of soil: sand and marls of clay, limestone.
Age of vineyard and growing system: 40 year old, guyotFarmingSustainable, with grass kept short, copper and sulfur.At least two green harvests between July and August, followed by manual selection at picking time.Grapes harvested by hand in mid-October in 20kg crates.Vinification & AgingClusters are crushed and destemmed in the cellar. Fermentation and maceration last about three weeks at controlled temperature (30°-31°C; 86°-88°F) in vertical stainless steel vat.About two months of malolactic fermentation followed by 24 months aging in French oak barrique (25% new). No filtration, no fining.
Sensory characteristics Color: garnet-redNose: violet, dried rose, balsamic, mushrooms, mature fruits, tobacco Palate: dry, very deep and lasting, beefy tannins, full-bodied, well balancedServing temperature: 16°-17°C; 61°-63°FAging potential: 5-20 years.
Pairing: pasta with rich sauce, steak, braised meat, lamb and game, hard cheese, dark chocolate