COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Cantina Terre del Barolo
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barolo Gheppio is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy, produced by Cantina Terre del Barolo. This cooperative winery, established in 1958, unites over 300 winegrowers managing more than 600 hectares of vineyards across all eleven Barolo communes, aiming to preserve regional winemaking traditions. The Barolo appellation is recognized for its specific terroir and the Nebbiolo grape's significant aging potential.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Barolo DOCG requires a minimum of 38 months aging, with 18 months in oak.
Fact 02
Nebbiolo grapes have thin skins, contributing to Barolo's high tannins and aging potential.
Fact 03
The cooperative unites over 300 winegrowers across 11 Barolo communes.
Fact 04
Vineyards are typically situated between 170 and 540 meters above sea level.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Barolo Gheppio involves traditional winemaking methods. Nebbiolo grapes are typically fermented in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a mandatory aging period of at least 38 months, with a minimum of 18 months in large Slavonian oak barrels (botti). This process is designed to develop the wine's structure and complexity, adhering to Barolo DOCG regulations.
