Barolo 'Ravera di Monforte' Principiano

Barolo DOCG • Piedmont • Principiano Ferdinando
Category
Red Wines
Region
Piedmont
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Alcohol
13%
Vinification
Destemmed grapes ferment without inoculated yeasts and without sulfur for about a month
Aging
24 months in 400 litres barrels
Grape varieties
Nebbiolo 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This Barolo DOCG stands as a benchmark for Piedmont's highest quality classification. Its 13% alcohol content supports a rounded, well-integrated style. Crafted from Nebbiolo 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect layered dark fruit aromas, firm tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards nearly fifty year old vines located in a subarea called Ravera in Monforte d’Alba. Vinification: destemmed grapes ferment without inoculated yeasts and without sulfur for about a month. The wine is aged 24 months in 400 litres barrels. A wine combining Piedmont's trademark power with finesse and complexity.

Food Pairings

Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
Braised lamb with herbs
Truffle dishes from Piedmont
Wild mushroom risotto
Brasato al Barolo (beef braised in wine)
Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano

About Piedmont Wine Region

Piedmontese winemaking combines meticulous attention to detail with deep respect for tradition.

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