COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Josetta Saffirio
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barolo DOCG Castelletto Persiera from Josetta Saffirio is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Monforte d'Alba region of Piedmont. The vineyard, named 'Persiera' for its historical peach trees, is situated on the Castelletto hill at elevations between 320 and 400 meters. The vines, planted post-World War II, grow on Helvetian-stage soil with a high sand content and alkaline pH. The Saffirio family has a long-standing winemaking tradition, with Josetta Saffirio continuing the legacy with her daughter Sara Vezza, emphasizing harmonious viticulture.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€54
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard planted by Josetta Saffirio's grandfather after WWII.
Fact 02
'Persiera' means 'peach orchard' in Italian.
Fact 03
Vineyard sits on steep slopes (50-52%) with southeast exposure.
Fact 04
Soil is rich in mineral salts and active lime.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barolo Castelletto Persiera involves soft pressing of hand-picked Nebbiolo grapes, followed by fermentation at controlled temperatures for 7-9 days. Malolactic fermentation is then carried out. The wine is aged for 24 months in new and second-passage wooden barrels, then spends 6 months in concrete tanks. It undergoes a final 6 months of bottle refinement before release. The winery's approach is guided by 'Viticolturarmoniosa'.
