Varieties, denominations and winemaking - Nebbiolo denominations - Barolo DOCG
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Describe the size, location and growing environment of Barolo DOCG
- South west of Alba
- Barolo village and a number of villages
- 2000 ha
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- South, south-west facing slopes
- Cooler and higher vs Barbaresco
- 200-400m above sea level;
- good sunlight interception
- cooling influences
- long growing season; high intensity, high acidity
What are the legislations for Barolo DOCG?
- Yields 56hl/ha
- Ageing for min 38 months after the harvest, incl 18 months of oak (1 year in bottle)
- Barolo DOCG Riserva; 62 months and min 18 months oak.
- Adding to costs
- 100% Nebbiolo
The soils of Barolo DOCG are complex, what are the contrast between them?
1) Serralunga valley:
- South and east villages
- Sand and clay, less fertile soil
- More austere, powerful wines
- Need min. 12 years ageing, very closed and tannic
- Key communes; Castiglione, Monforte d'Alba, Serralunga d'Alba
2) Central valley:
- North and west
- Blue-grey, calcareous marl
- Less tannic, less ageing, lighter, more aromatic.
- Key communes; La Morra (1/3 of production Barolo).
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What style of wines can be found in Barolo?
- Most producers are proud of their blends
- Some make single vineyard Barolo and Barbaresco; Gaja and Bruno Giacosa
What does MGA stands for within the rules of DOCG Barolo?
- Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive
- Since 2010, official subzone indication
- Vigna on the label
- Single vineyard name for:
- Entire villages
- specified SV
- a number of specified vineyards, made into one single MGA
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