Ratings
No specific critic scores found for 2016 Vietti Barolo Riserva Villero
Identity
| Producer | Vietti |
| Year | 2016 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCG, Reserve |
| Grapes | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | ruby red |
| Aroma | complex aromatic expression with notes of underbrush, red and black fruits, balsamic nuances |
| Palate | medium-bodied, rich, powerful, well integrated tannins, balanced, long and persistent aftertaste |
| Finish | long and persistent aftertaste |
| Food Pairing | roast meats, stewed meats, aged cheeses, game meat, poultry |
| Serving Temp | 17-18°C |
| Aging Potential | N/A |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 15.0 |
| Total Acidity | N/A |
| Sugar (g/l) | N/A |
| pH | N/A |
| Aging Process | 30 months in large oak barrels, followed by blending and bottling without filtration |
| Fermentation | Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation in oak barrels |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | N/A |
| Soil | calcareous marl soil |
| Vine Age | 45 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | selection from specific small parcels in Castiglione Falletto |
Interesting facts
| Vietti is a pioneer in producing single-vineyard Barolo wines and has been practicing organic viticulture for years, now moving towards certification. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 4263081 |
| Weight | N/A |
| Cork | N/A |