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Barolo Castello di Verduno
Castello di Verduno is a beautiful old building at the top of the village of Verduno, on the edge of the Barolo zone. The Castello di Verduno wine label unites two cellars, one under the castle in the Barolo zone and the other near the famous 'cru' Rabajà, in the Barbaresco area. Wines are produced in Barbaresco then bottled and stored in Verduno. All wines are vinified traditionally by Mario Andrion: Barbaresco, Barolo, Barbera d’Alba, Dolcetto d’Alba, Langhe Nebbiolo and Verduno Pelaverga Piccolo.
Barolo from Castello di Verduno is produced from a blend of Nebbiolo grapes sourced from the highly regarded Massara, Monvigliero and Boscato vineyards situated on the celebrated Marne di Sant’Agata soil (comprised of 30% sand – 55% clay – 15% calcium). Harvest is completed entirely by hand, carefully selecting the best bunches and placing them in small perforated boxes. This blend of vineyards leads to the production of a unique Barolo each vintage with great ageing potential. Once at the winery, the grapes are macerated in wooden vats up to 40 days; with the traditional splitting of the cap to continue the maximum extraction from the skins even after the end of fermentation. Aging takes place over the course of 32 months in large oak barrels and for two further months in stainless steel hands. The wine is refined in the bottle over the course of 21 months before it is released to market.
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| Taste: |
A beautiful expression of Nebbiolo from Verduno. The wine is bone-dry, full bodied with tannins that are ripe, persistent and balanced. The fruit is tart and ripe showing red fruit such as red cherries, red currants and raspberries with an underlying essence of orange oil. There is a beautiful red rose florality with lots of fresh leather, dried leaves, and tobacco smoke. |
| Cellaring Potential: |
Enjoy now or cellar for 10+ years |
| Food Matching: |
Braised lamb shanks, grilled meats or try with a favourite local dish of Piedmont: Tajarin (especially with truffles!) |