La Biòca

Variety: Nebbiolo 100%

94 points of James Suckling

Vinification: destemming & cold maceration for some days, vinification in steel tanks for about 7 days with temperature control, with regular punch-downs and manual pump-overs. Porstfermentation maceration for 20 days.

FML: in steel tanks

 

Ageing:  minimum 18 months in oak

  

 Colour: red granate
 Bouquet: intense and characteristic
 Taste: dry, full, harmonious

  

Recommended pairings: the Barolo is ideal to combine with dishes based on truffles, meat dishes, aged cheeses and it is also perfect in combination with dry pastries or chocolate.

 

The name: the "quills" are the defense of the hedgehog - our symbol, its "armor" which makes it unbeatable and protects it from predators.