Castellero is the name of the cru located between the towns of Barolo and Monforte d’Alba.
Vinification of the nebbiolo grapes is carried out in the Borgogno family winery in Barolo and begins with the crushing, followed by the traditional fermentation of about thirty days.
The whole set-up of this Barolo is strictly traditional, with fairly long macerations followed by an aging of at least eighteen months in 30- or 50-hectoliter oak barrels and an additional bottle aging of about six months before release.
It is a wine that can be appreciated as early as a few months after bottling, but it will continue to improve and develop its elegance as the years go by.
Sight
A beautiful, very intense ruby-garnet red.
Nose
It is pleasant and delicate with hints of wilted rose and notes of licorice and vanilla given by aging in wood.
Taste
You will perceive it as velvety, dry, round, rich and balanced in body and structure.
Pairing tips
The most classic pairings are risottos, fondue, game, red meats and meat dishes in general (roasted, grilled or spit-roasted).
It is true that Barolo is not a dessert wine, but a meditation wine, however chocolate and hazelnuts highlight its incredible aftertaste.
Silvia and her family recommend you try it with baci di dama (lady’s kisses) and hazelnut brutti e buoni (lit. ugly but good), dry sweets typical of our area.
The right context? On winter evenings, in front of a lit fireplace, while reading a good book.
Serving temperature: 16 to 18 °C.
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The Producer
Francesco Borgogno
Now in its third generation, the Francesco Borgogno winery is located at the intersection of the historic Cannubi and Brunate hills, emblematic places for the production of Barolo DOCG. The wines, about 45,000 bottles a year, are vinified according to tradition. Read more
Description
Basic information
Product Name: Barolo Castellero DOCG
Cépage: nebbiolo
Appellation: Barolo
Classificaton: DOCG
Color: red
Type: still
Country/Region: Italy – Piemonte
Vintage: 2020
Alcool percentage: 14.79% vol.
Sugar rate: 0.58 g/l
Number of bottles produced: 4,000
Vinification (Wine-making)
Method: the entire making philosophy of our Barolo Castellero is rigorously traditional, with fairly lengthy macerations followed by long maturations of about 18 months in oak barrels. After bottling the wine is aged for at least another 12 months before its release. It can be enjoyed after several months in the bottle, however it will continue improving and developing its elegance over the years.
Temperature: 26 – 28 °C under controlled temperature
Lenght: 30 days
Malolactic: done
Aging: in wooden barrels and then in bottles
Age of barrels: 10/12 years
Wood type: oak
Barrels type: big barrel
Toast level: medium
Aging time in wood: 18 months
Minimum aging in bottle: 12 months
Bottle
Empty bottle weight: 450 g
Aging potential: 15 years
Cork size: 26×44 mm
Cork material: natural cork
Bottle type: bordolese
Vineyard
% of Grape / Cépage: nebbiolo da Barolo 100%
Soil: clayey – sandy
Exposure: southeast
Agricultural method: sustainable agriculture with adherence to the SQNTI specification
Year of plantation: 1980
Date of harvest: October 2020
Type of harvest: by hand
Chemical Analysis
Dry extract: 26.8 g/l
Total acidity: 5.66 g/l (tartaric acid equivalent)
Volatile acidity: 0.66 g/l (acetic acid equivalent)
Total SO2: 101 mg/l
Additional information
Weight | 1.42 kg |
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Vine | |
Denomination | |
Colour | Red |
Type | |
Vintage | 2020 |
Alcohol content | 14.50 |
Packaging | Bottle 0.75 L |
Region | Piedmont |
Country | Italy |
Producer |
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Packaging
We are very careful about the quality of the packaging, to avoid problems during shipping.
For the bottles we use packages that are suitable for transport, which keep the contents still. You may receive two different types (both very valid and chosen according to the regulations of the shipping countries):
As for gastronomic products, these are also shipped in cardboard boxes with bubble wrap or air cushions inside.
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