2018 Cascina Ballarin Barolo DOCG
Grape varietal: 100% Nebbiolo
Vineyard of origin: La Morra, Monforte d’Alba, Novello
Soil: limestone – blue marlstone
Ageing: 26 months in wooden barrels
Further ageing: 8 months in the bottle
Alcohol by volume: 14%
Sensory characteristics: Ruby red colour of medium intensity with orange reflections, rich and elegant floral bouquet of rose and violet. Fine palate, lightly tannic, persistent and spicy. Suitable for moderate ageing.
The grapes come from vineyards in La Morra, Novello and Monforte d’Alba. The wine is aged in large Slavonian oak barrels, French barriques and tonneaux.