Vite Colte
Barolo del Comune di Monforte d'Alba Essenze 2016
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in small oak barrels for 24 months, followed by a further 12 months in bottle before release. |
- Barolo DOCG 2016: 100% Nebbiolo sourced from Monforte d’Alba, production of 7,000 bottles
- Vinification: fermentation with maceration on the skins for around twenty days
- Ageing: twenty-four months in small oak barrels followed by twelve months in bottle
- Aromatic profile: notes of rose, violet, vanilla and tobacco with a long, balsamic finish
- Pairings: ideal with red meats, game, flavoursome pork and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo del Comune di Monforte d’Alba Essenze by Vite Colte is a still red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes. It displays a garnet red colour and an intense bouquet intertwining notes of rose, violet, vanilla and tobacco. On the palate, it is dry and warm, characterised by pronounced tannins and a persistent finish with hints of ripe fruit and a pleasant balsamic note. Its complex structure pairs perfectly with hearty dishes based on red meats and game, and it also proves to be an excellent companion for mature cheeses and flavourful pork dishes.
Where it comes from
This Barolo originates in Piedmont, from the prestigious vineyards of Monforte d’Alba. The vines grow between 370 and 480 metres above sea level, sinking their roots into soils of marine sedimentary origin. The terrain alternates between clay-limestone marl and the Arenarie di Diano, a compact rock that imparts unique characteristics to the grapes. This specific geological habitat allows the wine to develop an excellent structure and remarkable capacity for evolution, ensuring an ageing potential that can exceed twenty-five years.
How it is produced
The winemaking process overseen by Vite Colte involves alcoholic fermentation accompanied by skin maceration for about twenty days, which is essential for fully extracting the phenolic components. This is followed by malolactic fermentation in steel tanks, a crucial step for the stability of the flavour profile. The wine then matures for twenty-four months in small oak barrels, enriching its aromatic complexity, and completes its production cycle with a twelve-month rest in the bottle. To best appreciate its qualities, it is recommended to decant the wine at least an hour before serving.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 2000 at the foot of renowned crus, Vite Colte combines technological innovation with an in-depth study of the Piedmontese territory. Under the guidance of oenologist Bruno Cordero, the company pursues excellence by remunerating suppliers based on vineyard area rather than yield, thus encouraging the highest quality. From this rigorous philosophy comes Barolo Essenze 2016, an exclusive limited edition of only 7,000 bottles. Aged for 24 months in oak and 12 months in bottle, it boasts 93 points from James Suckling and awards from Bibenda, FIS and Gambero Rosso.
Awards
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2016
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2016
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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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
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2016
- Oenologist: Bruno Cordero
- Bottles produced: 1.200.000
- Hectares: 300
Vite Colte is made up of people who strongly believe in a shared concept of quality, where the responsibility of individuals is an integral part of the final result. Winegrowers, partners, friends. The members of ViteColte are "accomplices" in a project that demands dedication to quality which is every bit as strict as the protocols implemented in its pursuit. Every winegrower is remunerated on the basis of the size of the vineyard and not the quantity of product, in order to obtain the highest level of quality. Read more
| Name | Vite Colte Barolo del Comune di Monforte d'Alba Essenze 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vite Colte |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 2000 at the foot of renowned crus, Vite Colte combines technological innovation with an in-depth study of the Piedmontese territory. Under the guidance of oenologist Bruno Cordero, the company pursues excellence by remunerating suppliers based on vineyard area rather than yield, thus encouraging the highest quality. From this rigorous philosophy comes Barolo Essenze 2016, an exclusive limited edition of only 7,000 bottles. Aged for 24 months in oak and 12 months in bottle, it boasts 93 points from James Suckling and awards from Bibenda, FIS and Gambero Rosso. |
| Origin | Comune di Monforte d'Alba |
| Soil composition | Marine sedimentary origin (Piedmont tertiary basin), with clay-limestone marls, alternating layers of marl and sand or sandstone, with a predominance of Diano Sandstones. |
| Fermentation | About 20 days |
| Production technique | Harvest followed by alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the skins for about 20 days; malolactic fermentation in steel |
| Wine making | Harvest followed by alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the skins for approximately 20 days; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing in small oak barrels for 24 months and a further 12 months in bottle before release. |
| Aging | Aged in small oak barrels for 24 months, followed by a further 12 months in bottle before release. |
| Year production | 7000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |