Barolo DOCG Bricco Voghera
A new cru for Tenuta Cucco, from one of the oldest vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba.
Grape variety 100% Nebbiolo
Production area “Bricco Voghera” Additional Geographic Mentioning in Serralunga d’Alba
Height 370-405 m a.s.l.
Exposure North-West, North-East
Soil Limestone/clay, shallow
Harvest period October
Yield per hectare 6.000 Kg/hectare of grapes
Plants per hectare 4,000
Growing system Guyot
Winemaking
To highlight the characteristics of this vineyard, the freshly harvested grapes are destemmed and crushed, then placed into small vats for pre-fermentation maceration for 72 hours at 18°C. Fermentation follows, with gentle pump-overs designed to keep the skins intact, at a controlled temperature of 26°C. After a maceration is completed with the skins, the wine, which at this point is completely dry, is drained off. Once the malolactic fermentation is completed, it is transferred in the cellar to start the ageing process.
Aging
The wine remains for 30 months in traditional Slavonian Oak 25HL barrels where it stabilizes it`s color and structure and acquires elegance. Then the wine is bottled, where it settles for at least 26 months before being released on the market.
Tasting notes
Bright colour, ruby red of medium intensity with orange hints; notes of sweet tobacco, violets, dried prunes, balsamic, eucalyptus with notes of vanilla and licorice; full bodied, harmonious, slightly sapid with a pleasant finish. The after taste has delightful notes of liquorice and vanilla.
Best served
Between 16 and 18 °C.
Perfect pairing
A wine with an intense personality, ideal with flavoursome meat dishes and game in general, or with cooked curd cheeses.
Storage
Keep the bottle horizontal, in a cool and ventilated room, protected from direct light and vibrations.
