COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Sordo Giovanni
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Sordo Barolo Villero Sordo Giovanni 2017 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barolo DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. It originates from the Villero cru in Castiglione Falletto, a vineyard recognized for its quality. The Sordo family has a winemaking history dating back to 1912, with the current generation emphasizing tradition and respect for the land. The estate's unique characteristic is its cultivation of eight distinct Barolo crus across five municipalities. The 2017 vintage experienced a warm and dry winter, influencing the growing season.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€60
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Villero cru is considered a Grand Cru of Barolo.
Fact 02
Sordo cultivates eight different Barolo crus.
Fact 03
Winemaking has been in the Sordo family for four generations.
Fact 04
The estate avoids chemical fertilizers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Sordo Barolo Villero Sordo Giovanni 2017 is produced using traditional methods. Nebbiolo grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel tanks with a long maceration period on the skins, including submerged cap maceration for up to 40-50 days. Natural malolactic fermentation takes place. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a period in stainless steel tanks before bottling. The estate employs sustainable practices such as cover crops and avoids chemical fertilizers.
