Rizieri - Barolo DOCG - Silio Riserva 2018

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: Single vineyard in La Morra - MGA Silio

- Altitude and location: 300 m above sea level; southeast

- Soil: Clayey and slightly calcareous, moderately sandy, rich in manganese and magnesium

IN THE VINEYARD

- Port de la plante : Guyot

- Fertilization: natural manure, green manure

- Harvest: by hand in 20 kg crates; October

- Average production: 40 hl/ha

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 French oak barrels of 25 hl.

TASTING NOTES

- Color: Intense garnet red with purple reflections

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

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

EVOLUTION AND COMBINATIONS WITH FOOD

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

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