Ratings
JD 90 · WA 92 · V 90 · JebD 90
Identity
| Producer | Vietti |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | brilliant ruby red |
| Aroma | aromas of sour cherry, rose petals, thyme, mint, red fruit, raspberry, forest fruits, spices, balsamic notes, liquorice, white pepper, menthol |
| Palate | vibrant, well-structured palate with round and elegant tannins, good freshness, balanced flavor, rich and full palate with intense finish |
| Finish | long, prolonged, refined finish with mentholated notes and notable tension |
| Food Pairing | grilled steak, mushrooms, salad, margherita pizza, tomato sauce |
| Serving Temp | 12-15°C |
| Aging Potential | 5-7 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged for about 2 years in oak (large wood botte), malolactic fermentation in steel tanks and/or barriques, selection and blending in steel |
| Fermentation | Alcoholic fermentation lasts 3-4 weeks at controlled temperature 28-32°C, followed by malolactic fermentation in steel tanks and/or barriques |
Terroir
| Soil | Vineyards in Barolo and Barbaresco areas, known for calcareous clay soils |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested by hand, each lot separately according to origin |
Interesting facts
| Known as a 'baby Barolo', made from declassified Barolo and Barbaresco fruit, offering complexity and value |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |