Casa E. di Mirafiore
Barolo Casa di Mirafiore Riserva 2016
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 3 years in medium and large capacity oak barrels (2,000–14,000 litres), then 1 year in cement tanks and finally 1 year in bottle, for a minimum total of 5 years before release. |
- Origin and grape: 100% Nebbiolo from Serralunga d’Alba (Lazzarito, Paiagallo)
- Riserva ageing: 5 years in total, including 3 in Slavonian oak, 1 in concrete and 1 in bottle
- Aroma: notes of wormwood, spices, cocoa, mint, black cherry and leather
- Flavour and structure: soft, velvety tannins, full-bodied palate, persistent and warm finish
- Serving and pairings: 18-20°C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with red meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Mirafiore Barolo Riserva is a red wine that precisely interprets Nebbiolo. To the eye, it displays a deep garnet colour with ruby highlights. The bouquet is clear, characterised by spicy notes of wormwood, cocoa, mint, black cherry and leather. On the palate, it offers a full entry, supported by sweet and velvety tannins that lead to a long, warm finish. Its enveloping nature makes it ideal to pair with red meat dishes, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Serralunga d’Alba, in the heart of Barolo, among the renowned Lazzarito and Paiagallo vineyards situated between three hundred and four hundred metres above sea level. The local geology is defined by soils rich in clay and Miocene-Helvetian and Tortonian calcareous marls, which give the wine excellent tannic structure and pronounced aromatic precision. The management of the rows reflects the philosophy of Mirafiore, a historic winery founded in 1878 to enhance the finest expressions of the region.
How it is produced
The process begins with fermentation lasting about fifteen days in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. This is followed by a prolonged submerged cap maceration for forty days, essential for optimal extraction of polyphenolic substances. The character of the wine is defined through a strict five-year ageing: the first three years spent in medium and large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a year in cement tanks and a final rest in bottle before release.
History and Curiosities
Born on a historic estate founded in 1878, this exclusive Barolo Riserva 2016 embodies the purest tradition of Serralunga d’Alba. The prized Nebbiolo originates from the renowned Lazzarito and Paiagallo vineyards, maturing for five years before revealing its enveloping elegance. The patient ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels bestows this Piedmontese red with complex aromas and velvety tannins. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling, this wine celebrates the absolute excellence of the Langhe, offering a tasting experience destined to stand the test of time.
Awards
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2016
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.
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2016
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 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 Casa di Mirafiore Riserva 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Casa E. di Mirafiore |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born on a historic estate founded in 1878, this exclusive Barolo Riserva 2016 embodies the purest tradition of Serralunga d’Alba. The prized Nebbiolo originates from the renowned Lazzarito and Paiagallo vineyards, maturing for five years before revealing its enveloping elegance. The patient ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels bestows this Piedmontese red with complex aromas and velvety tannins. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling, this wine celebrates the absolute excellence of the Langhe, offering a tasting experience destined to stand the test of time. |
| Origin | Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo |
| Soil composition | Soils rich in clay and calcareous marl of Miocene-Helvetian and Tortonian origin |
| Fermentation | 12 5 days |
| Production technique | Traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with submerged cap maceration; ageing in Slavonian oak barrels and concrete vats |
| Wine making | Traditional fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 12 5 days at controlled temperature; followed by a further 30-40 days on the skins with submerged cap maceration to optimise the extraction of polyphenolic substances. |
| Aging | 3 years in medium and large capacity oak barrels (2,000–14,000 litres), then 1 year in cement tanks and finally 1 year in bottle, for a minimum total of 5 years before release. |
| Year production | 200000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |