COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Roberto Voerzio
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barolo Fossati is a distinguished wine from Azienda Agricola Roberto Voerzio, located in the La Morra sub-region of Piedmont, Italy. The estate, established in 1986, is renowned for its rigorous vineyard practices, particularly its extremely low grape yields. This approach is central to Voerzio's winemaking philosophy, aiming to capture the purest expression of the Nebbiolo grape and the unique terroir of the Fossati cru. The 2018 vintage benefited from generally favorable weather conditions in Piedmont.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Yields as low as 750g per vine are common.
Fact 02
All sorting and selection happen in the vineyard.
Fact 03
Indigenous yeasts are exclusively used for fermentation.
Fact 04
Minimal new oak is part of the aging philosophy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barolo Fossati begins with meticulous vineyard management, including manual harvesting and selection. Fermentation utilizes indigenous yeasts and lasts around 15 days, with skin contact not exceeding one month. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Aging takes place in French oak barriques and botti for at least two years, with a philosophy of limiting new oak usage to less than 30%.
