Casa E. di Mirafiore
Barolo 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | At least 2 years in large oak barrels (Slavonian and central French), followed by bottle ageing for at least 12 months. |
- Organic and vegan: Barolo DOCG 14.5% vol, rated 93/100 by James Suckling
- Origin and cru: 100% Nebbiolo from the Lazzarito and Paiagallo crus of Serralunga d’Alba
- Aromatic profile: hints of dried flowers, dry leaves, spices and undergrowth notes
- Vinification and ageing: traditional fermentation, 2 years in large barrels and 12 months in bottle
- Serving and longevity: decant for 1 hour, serve at 18-20°C, ageing potential of 10-15 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Mirafiore Barolo is an organic and vegan red wine that expresses the most authentic soul of its territory. Made from Nebbiolo grapes, it appears in the glass with a ruby red colour enriched by garnet reflections. The bouquet is intense and complex, characterised by notes of dried flowers, dry leaves, spices and delicate hints of undergrowth. On the palate, it is robust and structured, with a solid texture that ensures remarkable ageing potential. For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve at 18-20 °C after a preliminary oxygenation of one hour.
Where it comes from
The roots of this wine are found in Serralunga d’Alba, in the heart of the Langhe. The grapes come from the renowned Lazzarito and Paiagallo crus, cultivated using the Guyot method between 300 and 400 metres above sea level. The vineyards benefit from ideal sun exposure, excluding the north-facing slopes, to ensure perfect ripening. The soils of Miocene-Elvezian and Tortonian origin, rich in marl and limestone, define a unique geological composition. These elements give the wine the structure and concentration necessary for ageing that can last up to fifteen years.
How it is produced
The grape harvest takes place in the first half of October. In the winery, traditional fermentation occurs in floating cap steel vats at a controlled temperature. During this phase, pumping over and maceration on the skins encourage the extraction of noble substances. The wine then matures for at least two years in large Slavonian and central French oak barrels. A final period of bottle ageing for twelve months completes its balance, making the sip harmonious and profound.
History and Curiosities
Founded in Serralunga d’Alba in 1878, Casa E. di Mirafiore signs this prestigious Barolo DOCG 2021, a true excellence of the Piedmontese Langhe. Produced with Nebbiolo grapes from the renowned Lazzarito and Paiagallo crus, it stands out for its strict organic and vegan approach, reflecting a deep environmental sustainability. Awarded 93/100 by James Suckling, it offers a sip of extraordinary structure, ideal for enthusiasts seeking longevity of 10-15 years. A structured masterpiece, destined to evolve with timeless elegance.
Awards
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2021
93/100
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: 1878
- Oenologist: Andrea Conti
- Bottles produced: 200.000
- Hectares: 25
Since 1878, Casa E. Di Mirafiore has been overlooking this UNESCO world heritage landscape with his estates in Barolo and Serralunga, the heart of one of the world's most famous wines: Barolo. It is also thanks to Casa E. Di Mirafiore that the world is aware of Barolo. It is in fact the first winery to export Barolo worldwide.
This estate is synonymous with quality, as it is home to two of the best Cru vineyards in the Langhe: Lazzarito (on one of Serralunga d'Alba's most magnificent slopes) and Paiagallo.
In this town, Serralunga d'Alba, tradition is never forgotten. Even today, the style of Casa E. Mirafiore is defined by fermentation in concrete tanks and enormous Slavonian oak barrels for ageing. Read more
| Name | Mirafiore Barolo 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Casa E. di Mirafiore |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in Serralunga d’Alba in 1878, Casa E. di Mirafiore signs this prestigious Barolo DOCG 2021, a true excellence of the Piedmontese Langhe. Produced with Nebbiolo grapes from the renowned Lazzarito and Paiagallo crus, it stands out for its strict organic and vegan approach, reflecting a deep environmental sustainability. Awarded 93/100 by James Suckling, it offers a sip of extraordinary structure, ideal for enthusiasts seeking longevity of 10 5 years. A structured masterpiece, destined to evolve with timeless elegance. |
| Origin | Serralunga d'Alba (CN) |
| Climate | Altitude 300-400 m a.s.l.; various exposures excluding the north |
| Soil composition | Soils of Miocene-Helvetian and Tortonian origin, rich in limestone and marl |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 |
| Harvest | First to second ten days of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 30-31 °C |
| Fermentation | 10 2 days |
| Production technique | Traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with pumping over; maturation in large oak barrels (Slavonia and central France) and in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation is traditional, carried out in stainless steel vats with a floating cap, lasting an average of 10 2 days at a controlled temperature (30-31 °C) with frequent pumping over. This is followed by a period of the must remaining on the skins for a few days, to optimise the extraction of polyphenolic substances and to encourage the start of subsequent malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | At least 2 years in large oak barrels (Slavonian and central French), followed by bottle ageing for at least 12 months. |
| Year production | 200000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |