Barolo docg Conca 2008

Noble and generous, glory of old Piedmont, a wine suitable for long aging, Barolo is the absolute master of the table. It conquers the palate with the conviction of strength, harmony and fullness and holds its sway at length.
The "Conca dell'Abbazia dell'Annunziata" (The hollow of the Abbey of our Lady of the Annunciation) is one of the oldest sub zones of the entire Barolo District, an area already appreciated by the Benedictine Monks for its particular soil and microclimate. Growing here is the purple red "Anemone Coronaria" flower, a one-of-a-kind rarity in the entire Langhe region.
The Barolo Marcenasco Conca is boldly full-bodied and tannic.

Variety: Nebbiolo

1st vintage: 1970

Production area
From the ancient sub zone of the Conca dell'Abbazia dell'Annunziata (La Morra)

Characteristics of the vineyard
Average age of productive vines: 12 years
Exposure: Southeast
Altitude: 780 ft
System of cultivation: classic Guyot
Density per hectare: approx. 5,000 vines
Average yield: 40 Hl/Ha
Soils: Tortonian (bluish marl)

Harvesting period
the 7th of October, 2008

Vinification
Destemmed and crushed
Thermo-controlled fermentation at a temperature of 30°C (85°F)
Average time of maceration: 7 days
Malolactic Fermentation in November in wood
Refinement: first year in French oak barriques and second year in 25 hectoliter Slovenian oak barrels
Bottling: Summer 2011
Number of bottles produced: 3,000 bottles of 750 ml, 200 Magnums of 1.5 lt

Longevity
over 25 years

Analytical Data
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Total acidity: 5.65 g/l
Total extract: 30 g/l

Organoleptic qualities
Color: garnet red.
A delicate and persistent bouquet with traces of licorice, mint and Lebanese cedar pine.
Full flavored, warm and agreeable tannic.

Recommended accompaniment
A great wine for important dishes, red meats on the spit or grilled, game, "grande cuisine" white and red meat dishes and aged cheeses.