RIZIERI - Barolo DOCG DEL COMMUNE DI LA MORRA - 2020 - in wooden case

93 points Ian d'Agata (Ian did the tasting a few months ago when visiting La Morra & Barolo)

Appellation: DOCG -

Grape variety: Nebbiolo

Production area: La Morra -

Soil: Clayey and slightly calcareous, moderately sandy

THE VINEYARD -

Type of growing: Guyot

Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for about 20 days. Malolactic fermentation in wood. -

Aging: 24 months in Slavonian and French oak barrels of 25 hl.

TASTING NOTES

Color: Intense garnet red with brick red reflections - -.

Bouquet: Undergrowth, sage, wild berries and a hint of leather.

Palate: Full-bodied with notes of cinnamon, licorice, cherries on alcohol and raspberry jam. The tannins are silky smooth and very supple.

EVOLUTION

Evolution: Even after 20 years or more, its greatness still comes through.

Food pairings: Game and red meats, aged hard cheeses, dishes enriched with white truffle from Alba.