COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Santamaria di Walter Viberti
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barolo Capalot from Santamaria di Walter Viberti is a 2019 vintage wine from the Barolo DOCG in Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The vineyard is located in the Capalot cru at 350 meters altitude, with soil composed of clayey-limestone marl and sand veins, indicative of marine sedimentary origins. The Viberti family has a long-standing connection to the Santa Maria di La Morra area, dating back to the late 18th century, with the estate acquired in 1850. Walter Viberti manages the estate, continuing the family's tradition of Nebbiolo cultivation.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€53
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard soil contains marine sedimentary origins with fossil findings.
Fact 02
The Santamaria estate has been in the Viberti family since 1850.
Fact 03
Walter Viberti is described as a winemaker who 'flies under the radar'.
Fact 04
Some reviewers detect sea-like notes, including salt and iodine, with aeration.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barolo Capalot Santamaria di Walter Viberti is produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Capalot cru. The vineyard practices emphasize respecting the vineyard's ecosystem, utilizing contrast systems against parasites and employing light, organic fertilization. Winemaking typically involves aging in large Slavonian oak barrels, a traditional method that allows for the gradual development of the wine's character.
