VILLA OPPI SINCE 1524

500 years of History in a Glass of Wine

TYPE : D.O.C.G. Barolo
GRAPE: 100% Nebbiolo (Michet, Lampia and Rosé clones)
REGION: Monforte d’Alba / Bussia
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
HARVEST: hand-picked into crates of 14 kg.
VINIFICATION : Soft pressing is preceded by selection and destemming of grapes and seeds. separate  vinification with 25 days of maceration on the skins in iron/oak vats at controlled temperature. Fermentation length about 20-25 day at the temperature of 28 C°.
AGING: in slavonianian oak barrels for about 24 months .
MATURATION: for at least 12 months in a bottle.
CHARACTERISTICS: The King of wines has a typical garnet color with orange reflections with the ageing. It is endowed with an exceptionally complex aroma of dried rose petals, red berries, plum, tobacco, chocolate, dried fruits, eucalyptus, mint, leather and white truffles. To the palate,Barolo is rich, austere, muscular, with a good acidity and sturdy and refined tannins. It is well balanced, with an endless liquorice aftertaste.
TEMPERATURE: Serve at about 20 degrees untapped 1 hour before.
BEST SERVED WITH:  It harmonizes with lengthily stewed red meats such as Brasato, wild boar or lamb courses, and risotto, dressed with cheese fondue and truffles. It is excellent with bitter chocolate and enjoyed on its own as meditation wine.

- 750ML

- Year: 2016