Barolo Ravera 2019 - Ferdinando Principiano

Barolo Ravera - Ferdinando Principiano

Obtained from Nebbiolo grapes that come from a nearly fifty year old vineyard in the Ravera suburb of Monforte d'Alba. The grapes after fermentation ferment in contact with the skins for about a month. It is refined for twenty-four months in 15-hectolitre barrels. The Barolo Ravera is of ruby ​​red color tending to the garnet. The nose is intense with hints of dark fruit, black and cherry cherries, followed by tertiary notes of spice, leather, tobacco and incense. The palate is warm and enveloping, balanced and structured, with fine and elegant tannins. Long on fruity notes. Barolo Ravera is an excellent expression of a territory that delivers excellent wines.

Service

It is advisable to taste it at a temperature of 18/20 ° in large balloon glasses. Wine to drink immediately but left a few years in the cellar can give great emotions.

Pairing

Excellent with homemade cured meats, tasty first courses, meat dishes, to try with a baked pork bacon.The

Winery: Ferdinand Principiano

The cellar of Ferdinand Principiano is located in Monteforte d'Alba in the heart of the Langhe. Initiated by his grandfather and later run by his father, who cultivated vineyards to sell the grapes, in 1993 Ferdinand takes over the reins of the company. Freshly graduated from college in winemaking began making wine in their grapes and sell the wines he has produced. But it is in 2003 that the real breakthrough occurs, you understand that you have a strong and unbreakable bond with its land, its vines and its wines, and relies entirely on tradition and authenticity of the wines he has produced. Banning any form of chemical from the vineyard and the cellar, presses the grapes with their feet, uses only indigenous yeasts for fermentation to obtain a wine that is an authentic expression of the territory. Numerous its Barolo Cru in different versions: Ravera, Boscaretto and Pian Romualda and beautiful interpretations of the other varieties of the Langhe Dolcetto, Freisa and Barbera for red and Timorasso and the Whites, do not miss an original interpretation of Barbera sparkling wines .