RAINERI BAROLO PERNO
Denomination: DOCG
Grape variety: Nebbiolo 100%
Vineyard in: Perno of Monforte d’Alba
Single Vineyard: Santo Stefano di Perno (Monforte);
Average production: 6000 bottles; 350 cases
Grape yield per hectare: 5 tons
Exposure 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, guyot
FARMING
Sustainable, 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 & AGING
Clusters 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 large casks. No filtration, no fining.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Color: garnet-red
Nose: violet, dried rose, balsamic, mushrooms, mature fruits, tobacco
Palate: dry, very deep and lasting, beefy tannins, full-bodied, well balanced
Serving temperature: 16°-17°C; 61°-63°F
Aging potential: 5-20 years
Pairing: pasta with rich sauce, steak, braised meat, lamb and game, hard cheese, dark chocolate