BORGOGNO BAROLO RISERVA MAGNUM 150CL

The 2012 harvest can’t be considered generous in the production, but characterized by an excellent raw material in terms of plant protection. Wines are extraordinarily well balanced. Winter was irregular, with mild temperatures initially. The coldest weather arrived a little later than usual, and the low temperatures which continued throughout the month of February were also accompanied by heavy snowfalls, this contributed to create good water reserves. Spring was cool and rainy between March and April, but temperatures increased considerably in May. The abundance of water combined with high temperatures increased the vegetative growth. Summer was marked by medium-high temperatures, which reached their peak in the second half of August. Nevertheless, no water stress issues were recorded thanks to the important water reserves which were build up during winter and spring. The harvest of the Nebbiolo variety opened in early October, the grapes had a strong ability to provide well-structured wines good for a long aging, although with slightly lower alcohol yields compared with recent years.

Vinification: regular fermentation for about 12 days at controlled temperature ( 22-25 ° C initially, and 29-30 ° C at the end), followed by a submerged cap maceration lasting 50 days, stable temperature at 29 ° C. After the racking off the malolactic fermentation started and it lasted 15 days at 22 ° C. Ageing: six years in Slavonia oak casks (4500 l) with a further refining in bottle for 6 months.