RIZIERI - BAROLO DOCG SILIO RISERVA - 2018 - DOCG - in wooden case

Rizieri Barolo Silio Riserva DOCG in wooden case

Awards:

- 91 points James Suckling (2024)

- 4 grappoli Bibenda (2025)

- 2 bicchieri Gambero Rosso (2025)

- 94 points Ian d'Agata (2025)

Seductive, persistent and softly tannic

Barolo Silio

- Appellation: DOCG

- Grape variety: Nebbiolo

- Production area: vineyard in La Morra - MGA Silio

- Soil: Clayey and slightly calcareous, moderately sandy

IN THE CELLAR

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

- Aging: 6 months in French oak barriques, then 18 months in 25-hl French oak barrels.

TASTING NOTES

- Color: Intense garnet red with purple reflections

- Bouquet: Rose hip, nutmeg, red berries and a hint of tobacco.

- Palate: Full-bodied with notes of cinnamon, licorice, dark chocolate and black cherries.

EVOLUTION

- Evolution: comes full circle even after 20-30 years

- Combinations: Agnolotti, raw meat, braised meat, fried eggs with white truffle from Alba, aged hard cheeses.