Attilio Ghisolfi Barolo Bricco Visette 2016 [JS 95]

James Suckling 95 points. Made by nebbiolo grapes located in the Visette hill (Bussia area) , Monforte Village "This is a very tight and rich Barolo with lots of ripe-strawberry, walnut and meat character. Some smokiness, too. It’s full-bodied and focused. Very long and layered." James Suckling Average age: 20-40 years. Planting density: 5500 vines/ha. Altitude: 300/350 asl. Exposure: South. South-west Soil: marly, calcareous, clay. Vinification: maceration on the skin for 12 days with careful controlling of the temperature and spontaneous fermentation with native yeast. Maturation: 70 % in large oak of 25-30 Hl and 30% in Barriques for 30 months Ageing: in bottle for 10 months at the controlled temperature of 15° C. Colour: dark garnet red. Nose: elegant and intense red fruit, menthol over notes (when younger), spices Taste: rich and majestic, with medium tannin structure Storage temperature: between 13° and 15° C. Serving temperature: 16° C. Parings: red meat roasts, game, truffle-flavored dishes and mature cheeses. Vintage: 2014 Bottles produced: Approx. 9.000 circa