Barolo Caviot 2016 Ca’ Viola 75 cl

Description

History

The history of the Ca’ Viola farm begins in Montelupo Albese, not yet famous hills where a new wind begins to blow. Beppe Caviola rents the vineyard of his dreams, and with the help of his dear friend Maurizio Anselmo they start making wine in a garage. One day Elio Altare tastes that wine and encourages Beppe to bottle it. Thus the first Caviola label came out in 1991. Beppe also manages a small plot of Barbera which he decides to vinify according to new guidelines, but here the Caviola family invents a complex in which production. In 2005 the most prestigious chapter begins: leading a vineyard of Nebbiolo from Barolo. The cru Sottocastello di Novello is the chosen one. Thus the first label of the “King of wines” enters the scene. From the hills of the wolves to Dogliani, and from here to Barolo.

Grapes used

100% Nebbiolo

Production method

The grapes are rigorously harvested by hand during the first and second ten days of October. The attention in the vineyard is primary, and the grapes are carefully selected both during the harvest phase and upon arrival in the cellar. Fermentation begins without the inoculation of selected yeasts and is carried out in thermo-controlled tanks for a period of 15 days. After fermentation, a 15-day post-fermentation maceration is carried out with the submerged cap. the refinement is done in large barrels for a period of 24 months.

Alcohol content

14%

Tasting notes

The color is ruby red with garnet reflections. The nose is rich and intense, notes of small red, purple and pink fruits are perceived with a rather balsamic finish. On the palate it is rich and elegant, the tannins are silky and enveloping with an excellent persistence.

Possible combinations

Barolo DOCG “Caviot” is a precious Barolo, rich in sensations and nuances. In combination it is very suitable for dishes based on stewed red meat or roasted meat. In my opinion, this wine is also very well suited for meditation, perhaps I would combine it with a piece of dark chocolate.