BAROLO DEL COMUNE DI SERRALUNGA D'ALBA DOCG

The king of Italian wines: the territory where Barolo is produced covers 11 small villages, namely Barolo, which gives it its name, La Morra, Verduno, Serra Lunga d'Alba and Castiglione Falleto. To be considered a Barolo, it must comply with several rules, the most important being aging for a minimum period of 38 months. Barolo is a wine that improves with bottle age, so it is advisable to store it.

Tasting notes: garnet colour with orange reflections, intense and ethereal aroma. Its flavour is austere but velvety, robust and harmonious. Elegant with sweet and soft tannins.

Food pairing: red meat dishes, game and cured cheeses. Highly recommended with truffle dishes.

Vineyard

Municipality: Serralunga d'Alba

Soil type: clayey, calcareous

Grape varieties: 100% nebbiolo

Year: 2019

Harvest: manual

Winemaking: destemming, crushing and cold maceration for 2 days, after which fermentation takes place at controlled temperature in steel tanks. Maceration lasts approximately 20 days. Aged for a period of 38 months, of which at least 18 months in oak barrels.

Alcohol content: 14.5%

Winemaker: Alessandro Bonelli

Serving temperature: 18 °C. Open the bottle at least 2 hours before serving.

Awards and distinctions:

Decanter 2023 — 92

Wine Enthusiast 2020 — 91

Decanter World Wine Awards 2016 — 92

Winesurf 2017 — Tre Stelle

Guida Vinibuoni d'Italia 2017 — Golden Star

I Vini di Veronelli 2017 — 90

Azienda Agricola Alessandro Rivetto

From the breathtaking views of La Morra to the rolling hills of Sinio, from the prestigious vineyards of the Barbaresco area in the municipality of Alba to the ancient soils of Serralunga d'Alba, the estate of the prestigious Alessandro Rivetto preserves and reveals some of the most authentic and emblematic expressions of Langhe. It is a unique heritage expressed in the wines it produces — authentic interpreters of the land, capable of telling its story with new nuances with each harvest. Production stems from careful listening to nature and a deep understanding of the vineyards; it seeks to highlight the unique character of each hillside, transforming it into wines with a distinct and recognizable identity.

The passion for wine and long experience in the sector — developed over a lifetime of learning and observation — are essential attributes of Azienda Agricola Alessandro Rivetto. Alessandro's grandfather — Ercole — introduced him to the vineyards and the cellar, just as his great-grandfather Giovanni had done before him. Ercole had deep ties to his native land. He knew how to transform his father's intuition and use it as a starting point to explore new productive possibilities.

In Alessandro's own words, "he gave me the pleasure of working with a smile on my face. I learned this from him: to love what I do and to do what I love, bringing a smile to the people I meet and to those who taste my wine."