{"product_id":"fortemasso-barolo-castelletto-riserva-2016","title":"Fortemasso Barolo Castelletto Riserva 2016","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFortemasso Barolo Castelletto Riserva is a red wine from Piedmont made from Nebbiolo grapes, a true expression of Barolo Riserva. It stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex aromatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, with clear notes of violet, dried rose, cinnamon, liquorice and sweet tobacco. On the palate, it is harmonious and powerful, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003ewell-defined tannic structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and a balanced astringency that accompanies the persistent finish. Its \u003cstrong\u003estructural elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs beautifully with game dishes, mature cheeses and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the municipality of Monforte d’Alba, in historic plots located in the renowned Castelletto and Pressenda crus. The vines thrive on the highest part of the hill, between 360 and 450 metres above sea level, enjoying optimal \u003cstrong\u003esouth-eastern exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e. The soils, characterised by the \u003cstrong\u003eDiano Sandstone\u003c\/strong\u003e and composed of sand, silt and clay, give the wine a solid character and rigorous definition. In this microclimate, the \u003cstrong\u003elate ripening\u003c\/strong\u003e of Nebbiolo encourages the development of great expressive richness over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction involves a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. The must ferments at a controlled temperature, with daily pump-overs to gently extract colour and aromas. This is followed by a \u003cstrong\u003esubmerged cap maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e lasting over a month, during which malolactic fermentation takes place. The wine’s structure is refined through ageing in \u003cstrong\u003elarge barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for around forty months, completed by a long final rest, an essential step to consolidate its perfect gustatory balance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Monforte d’Alba from the renowned crus Castelletto and Pressenda, the \u003cstrong\u003eFortemasso Barolo Castelletto Riserva 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses true Piedmontese nobility. The Nebbiolo grapes, grown on the prized Diano sandstone soils, give the wine a majestic structural richness. Its excellence is shaped through a lengthy ageing process of \u003cstrong\u003e40 months in wood\u003c\/strong\u003e and a further 22 months in bottle. Awarded 94 points by Robert Parker, this masterpiece crafted by oenologist Piero Ballario guarantees an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fortemasso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45127235764395,"sku":"56659","price":115.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/fortemasso-barolo-castelletto-riserva-2016_56659_1_423ff05e-878f-438c-96bc-2b9a67f8ee36.webp?v=1773767855","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-fi\/products\/fortemasso-barolo-castelletto-riserva-2016","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}