COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Josetta Saffirio
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barolo Riserva Millenovecento48 Josetta Saffirio 2017 is a distinguished wine from the Piedmont region of Italy. The 'Millenovecento48' designation specifically refers to the year the vineyard was planted, honoring the winery's heritage. Josetta Saffirio, a pioneering estate, is now managed by Sara Vezza, representing the fifth generation of winemakers in her family. The grapes are sourced from a single vineyard in the Castelletto MGA of Monforte d'Alba, a sub-region renowned for its contribution to Barolo production. The winery is committed to sustainable and organic viticulture, reflecting a deep respect for the land and its legacy.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€51
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard planted in 1948, the year of the 'Millenovecento48' bottling.
Fact 02
Fifth-generation winemaker Sara Vezza leads the estate.
Fact 03
Practices biodynamic and organic viticulture.
Fact 04
Single-vineyard bottling for a focused expression.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for the Barolo Riserva Millenovecento48 are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 30-32°C, with skin maceration lasting approximately 7-10 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in French barriques, with a maximum of 20% new barrels, followed by 6 months in cement tanks. The wine is then aged in bottle for one year before its release. The winery adheres to sustainable, biodynamic, and organic viticulture practices.
