Rich Italian Barbaresco wine with grape clusters on a dark background.

Barbaresco, Starderi

Italy – Piedmont – Barbaresco
Locality:
Italy – Piedmont – Barbaresco
Appellation:
Barbaresco, Starderi
Grape Variety:
Nebbiolo
WineMaker:
Olek Bondonio
Vineyard:
The grapes come from a small plot of forty-year-old vines planted on the steep slopes of the Starderi cru. The soil here is slightly lighter, and the vineyard is located on a very hot hillside farther away from the river. The vineyard faces west, overlooking Alba and Angelo Gaja’s famous “Sori Tildin” vineyard.
Viticulture:
Organic (not certified)
WineMaking:
Fermentation takes place with ambient yeasts in large cement tanks. Only grapes and a small amount of sulfur are used throughout the winemaking process. Fermentation on the skins involves regular pump-overs and occasional rack-and-return. Additionally, part of the must is fermented with a submerged cap to extend skin contact for up to 50 days. After fermentation, the wine is racked once or twice, followed by a spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
Aging:
Aged in oak barrels for 12 to 16 months. Racked 3 weeks before bottling.
Bottling:
Neither fined nor filtered. Only 40-50mg/L of total SO2.
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