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Luigi Pira Barolo Serralunga
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Barolo ‘Serralunga’
Always a blend of the three crus below, the Barolo ‘Serralunga’ in recent times has had the maceration/fermentation time slowed down to 2 weeks to allow for a more gradual and integrated process – all four Baroli are made this way. Once complete, the wine is moved into 25 hectolitre aged barrels for a minimum of 2 years, then rested for an additional year or two (depending on the vintage) before being released to the market.
The wine-making process of Barolo Serralunga takes place in horizontal fermentation tanks with temperature control for 12-15 days. The wine ages in large 25-hl wooden barrels for 24 months.
Garnet red color with orange reflections. The nose reveals a classic Barolo, fresh and elegant in its notes of leather, hay, earth and spices. On the palate it is round, well balanced between acidity and tannins, very persistent.The most approachable of the four Baroli, this is a symphony of elements: porcini, smoke, cola, cherry and spices.
VINEYARD Barolo Serralunga DOCG
VARIETY NEBBIOLO 100%
YEAR OF PLANTING 1959 AND 1995 COMMUNE OF SERRALUNGA D’ALBA
SURFACE 1Ha
SOIL LIMESTONE AND CLAY
ALTITUDE 320 M. A.S.L.
EXPOSURE SOUTH/SOUTH-WEST
YIELD 65-70 QT/HA
PRODUCTION IN BOTTLES AROUND 6 THOUSAND
Always a blend of the three crus below, the Barolo ‘Serralunga’ in recent times has had the maceration/fermentation time slowed down to 2 weeks to allow for a more gradual and integrated process – all four Baroli are made this way. Once complete, the wine is moved into 25 hectolitre aged barrels for a minimum of 2 years, then rested for an additional year or two (depending on the vintage) before being released to the market.
The wine-making process of Barolo Serralunga takes place in horizontal fermentation tanks with temperature control for 12-15 days. The wine ages in large 25-hl wooden barrels for 24 months.
Garnet red color with orange reflections. The nose reveals a classic Barolo, fresh and elegant in its notes of leather, hay, earth and spices. On the palate it is round, well balanced between acidity and tannins, very persistent.The most approachable of the four Baroli, this is a symphony of elements: porcini, smoke, cola, cherry and spices.
VINEYARD Barolo Serralunga DOCG
VARIETY NEBBIOLO 100%
YEAR OF PLANTING 1959 AND 1995 COMMUNE OF SERRALUNGA D’ALBA
SURFACE 1Ha
SOIL LIMESTONE AND CLAY
ALTITUDE 320 M. A.S.L.
EXPOSURE SOUTH/SOUTH-WEST
YIELD 65-70 QT/HA
PRODUCTION IN BOTTLES AROUND 6 THOUSAND