Barolo D.O.C.G. "Ciabot Tanasio" 2010

Commune of origin: Castiglione Falletto, sourced from various vineyards: Valentin, Piantà, Ornato. Grape variety: Nebbiolo Michet. First year of production: 1964. Annual production: 20000 bottles. Vineyard area: 4.5 hectares. Aspect and altitude: 350 metres, facing southsouthwest. Soil profile: Clayey. Training method and vine density: Vertical Guyot, at 5,500 vines per hectare. Average age of producing vineyards: The older section of the vineyard has 50-year-old vines, the younger, recently planted, is 5 years old. Yield per hectare: 80 quintals of grapes.

Fermentation and maturation: Controlled fermentation at about 30oC, followed by maceration in steel for 30 days, with both open and automatic pumpovers at least 3 times daily. The wine completes malolactic in steel and maturation for at least 24 months in oak botti varying in size from 25 to 50 hectolitres. Sensory description: a strikingly brilliant ruby in appearance, very luminous. The nose, heady and generous, releases complex varietal aromas, with pungent notes of autumn leaves and spice well in evidence, complemented by nuances
of tanned leather, liquored dried plum, black liquorice, and cocoa powder. The palate develops impressive fruit, bolstered by a solid charge of tannins that will become supple with bottle ageing. A lively acidity drives a lengthy finish well laced with savoury, succulent fruit.

Serving suggestions: Pot roasts with Barolo, red meat and game, stuffed guinea fowl, first courses featuring meat or mushrooms.