Castelletto Barolo Riserva DOCG 2015 - Fortemasso 2015
FortemassoFormat: 75 cl
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Producer
|
Fortemasso |
Name
|
Barolo Riserva DOCG |
Variety
|
Nebbiolo |
Vintage
|
2015 |
Gradation
|
14.5% |
Format
|
75 cl |
 Aromatic profile |
Notes of rose, cherry, spices, licorice |
Vinification method
|
Steel fermentation, long maceration |
Region
|
Piedmont |
Production area
|
Langhe |
Country
|
Italy |
Type
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Still red wine |
Aging
|
Minimum 5 years, of which 3 in wood |
Type of cask
|
Large oak casks and barriques |
 Color |
Intense garnet red |
Serving temperature
|
18-20°C |
Recommended consumption
|
To be drunk after a few years of aging |
Pairing
|
Red meats, game, aged cheeses |
Il Castelletto Barolo Riserva DOCG 2015 by Fortemasso is a red wine that elegantly expresses the character and depth of Nebbiolo, the regal grape variety of Piedmont. This reserve comes from the hills of Monforte d'Alba, where the calcareous-clayey soils impart a robust and complex structure to the wine.
In the glass, it presents with an intense garnet red color, indicating adequate maturation. On the nose, seductive aromas of ripe fruit such as cherry and plum emerge, along with hints of tobacco, chocolate, and a slight touch of vanilla derived from aging in barrique. The palate is enveloping, with a well-present but velvety tannic texture, promising excellent evolution. The flavors are well balanced, with a long persistence ending on spicy and balsamic notes.
This Barolo Riserva requires an adequate decantation period before being served and pairs perfectly with intense dishes such as braised meats, game, or aged cheeses. A wine that not only tells the story of its terroir but also promises great aging potential.
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