Damilano
Barolo Raviole 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Other years | 2020 , 2019 |
- Quality and accolades: Organic Barolo DOCG with a score of 95/100 from James Suckling
- Grape variety and characteristics: 100% Nebbiolo, 2021 harvest, 0.75 l bottle, 15% vol
- Origin: Grinzane Cavour, Raviole subzone; calcareous soils with sand, silt and clay
- Aromas and colour: notes of violet, cherry and wild strawberry; ruby red with garnet highlights
- Taste and serving: full and harmonious; decant for one hour at 18-20 °C; longevity 10-15 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Damilano Barolo Raviole is a still red wine, organic and sustainable, an authentic expression of the Nebbiolo grape grown in Piedmont. This Barolo stands out for its broad aromatic profile that weaves together notes of violet with hints of cherry and wild strawberry. Visually, it displays a ruby red colour tending towards garnet, while on the palate it offers a full and harmonious sip. Its softness is balanced by a lively acidic freshness and fine, precise tannins. Thanks to its well-defined structure, this wine boasts an ageing potential estimated between ten and fifteen years.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in the municipality of Grinzane Cavour, within the renowned Raviole subzone. The vineyard, facing south-west at three hundred metres above sea level, provides an ideal environment for the ripening of the grapes. The calcareous and alluvial soils, composed of sand, silt and clay, give the wine an elegant tannic texture and accentuate its fruity character. This territorial vocation is interpreted by Damilano, a historic Piedmontese winery that transforms the fruits of the vineyard into a label capable of achieving international recognition for excellence.
How it is produced
Production involves a rigorous selection of Nebbiolo, followed by a temperature-controlled fermentation lasting about twenty days. This technique is essential to preserve the clarity of the aromatic bouquet, keeping the floral and fruity components intact. To enhance the harmony on the palate, it is recommended to decant for one hour and serve at a temperature between 18 and 20°C. At the table, its enveloping nature and structural precision make it a perfect match for game dishes, red meats, cured meats and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
The Damilano winery, a Piedmontese excellence since 1890, signs this majestic Barolo DOCG made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the municipality of Grinzane Cavour. Born from calcareous and clay soils in the Raviole subzone, it boasts organic certification and a score of 95/100 from James Suckling. Fermentation at a controlled temperature preserves its aromas of violet and wild strawberry, accompanied by fine and precise tannins. Perfect when tasted after a slow decanting, this harmonious red offers an extraordinary ageing potential of up to fifteen years.
Awards
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2021
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1890
| Name | Damilano Barolo Raviole 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Damilano |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Damilano winery, a Piedmontese excellence since 1890, signs this majestic Barolo DOCG made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the municipality of Grinzane Cavour. Born from calcareous and clay soils in the Raviole subzone, it boasts organic certification and a score of 95/100 from James Suckling. Fermentation at a controlled temperature preserves its aromas of violet and wild strawberry, accompanied by fine and precise tannins. Perfect when tasted after a slow decanting, this harmonious red offers an extraordinary ageing potential of up to fifteen years. |
| Origin | Comune di Grinzane Cavour (sottozona Raviole) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous with 20% sand, 52% silt, 28% clay |
| Fermentation | 20 days |
| Production technique | Temperature-controlled fermentation for 20 days |
| Wine making | Fermentation at a controlled temperature for 20 days. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |