COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Ciabot Berton
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Ciabot Berton Barolo Roggeri 2017 originates from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy, specifically from the Roggeri cru in La Morra. Ciabot Berton, a winery with a five-generation history, focuses on expressing the unique terroir of their vineyards through separate vinification of different plots. The Roggeri cru is a south-facing vineyard known for yielding a perfumed style of Barolo. The 2017 vintage was marked by challenging weather conditions in Piedmont, requiring careful vineyard management.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€53
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Roggeri cru is a meticulously tended, south-facing parcel.
Fact 02
Vineyards are at an elevation of 300 meters.
Fact 03
Average vine age is 30-35 years.
Fact 04
James Suckling described the aromas as having 'lots of roses to the ripe red-berry aromas'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Ciabot Berton Barolo Roggeri 2017 are sourced from the Roggeri cru in La Morra. Vinification involves traditional maceration in glass-lined concrete vats for a minimum of 18-20 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels, with some mention of French oak casks. The winery employs integrated pest management and practices aligned with organic farming principles, respecting biodiversity. Ciabot Berton's approach involves separate vinification of different vineyard plots to highlight their unique characteristics.
