Reva Barolo (2016)
750mL / Piemonte / Italy
"If the owl nests on an oak tree in the vineyards, the vintage will be unforgettable…" our grandparents used to tell us.
The owl, symbol of wisdom, for a wine like Barolo that pays back patience with glasses of wine that offer inspiration, wisdom and culture.
Grape variety:
Nebbiolo 100%
Plant density:
4,500 vines per hectare
Type of harvest:
manual
Soil:
Sant’Agata marl, Diano d’Alba fossils and sandstone
Vinification:
Spontaneous fermentation on the skins in stainless steel tanks for 30-35 days. 80% of malolactic fermentation takes place in large Austrian oak barrels and the remaining 20% in used barriques.
Ageing:
24 months in oak barrels, with subsequent bottling in August
Ageing potential:
20 years and more
Production:
8,000 bottles
Recommended Serving temperature:
18° C
Tasting Notes:
Bouquet with aromas of sage, red berries, and tobacco and rose notes.
Full, elegant flavour, with deep, soft, enveloping tannins.