Grape varieties: 100% Nebbiolo
Denomination: Barolo DOCG
Production zone: Barolo village, Bricco delle Viole, San Pietro, San Ponzio, La Volta & Fossati-Alessandria
Harvest: middle to end of october
Average analytical values
Alcoholic content: 13.5% vol.
Total acidity: 5.6 g/l
Average Dry extract: 26.5 mg/l
Vinification
Pruning in the vineyard and selection during the grape harvest. Harvest in 20 kg. Boxes. After stalk removing-pressing, The alcoholic fermentation & skins contact takes place for 13-18 days in rotofermenter with a capacity of 7500 litres. Malolatic fermentation takes place in steel tanks at 20°C. average temperature.
Maturation
Maturing for 36-40 months in wooden casks and vertical vats "tini” 40-50 hl in capacity. The Buon Padre is a balanced blend made with grapes growth in 5 different vineyards located in the Barolo village. The bottling in late spring time, is made without filtration. The wine reaches maturity after a further 6 months in the bottle before being put on sale.
Sensory characteristic
Colour: light ruby red
Bouquet: spices, undergrowth, game, dried fruit, leither & wild flowers
Preferable with: game, seasoned cold meats and mature cheeses
Serving temperature: 18°C
Aging plateau: 15+ years
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