{"product_id":"fortemasso-barolo-castelletto-2020","title":"Fortemasso Barolo Castelletto 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFortemasso Barolo Castelletto is a red wine with a harmonious profile and \u003cstrong\u003egreat body\u003c\/strong\u003e. It displays a vibrant ruby colour with slight orange reflections and a clear bouquet of violets, spices, hay and liquorice. On the palate, it is dry, with a \u003cstrong\u003every persistent\u003c\/strong\u003e and complex finish. This solid structure pairs perfectly with stuffed pasta, braised meats and game. As it evolves, it enhances truffle dishes and mature cheeses, proving to be an excellent \u003cstrong\u003emeditation wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that oscillates between power and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e come from the Castelletto area, in the territory of Monforte d’Alba. The vineyards, cultivated using the Guyot system, benefit from an east and south-east exposure, ideal for ripening the bunches. The roots sink into \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous\u003c\/strong\u003e and sandy-loam soils, which are crucial in giving the wine its typical \u003cstrong\u003estructured flavour profile\u003c\/strong\u003e. These pedoclimatic conditions, the highest expression of Barolo, define the elegance of this Piedmontese red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter manual harvesting, the bunches are destemmed and crushed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature with daily pump-overs. This is followed by a prolonged \u003cstrong\u003esubmerged cap maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e, useful for extracting colour and aromas, during which malolactic fermentation occurs. The process continues with maturation in \u003cstrong\u003ewooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for about thirty months, followed by a final \u003cstrong\u003erefinement in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure perfect flavour balance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in the renowned terroir of Monforte d’Alba, \u003cstrong\u003eFortemasso Barolo Castelletto 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e is the pure expression of the Nebbiolo grape variety grown on calcareous and sandy soils. After a long \u003cstrong\u003ethirty-month maturation in wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine reveals a harmonious body enriched with delicate notes of violet, spices and liquorice. Awarded the \u003cstrong\u003eTre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e, this complex vintage masterfully enhances rich braised dishes, stewed game and fine aged cheeses, offering the palate a persistent and elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fortemasso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45127233994923,"sku":"56657","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/fortemasso-barolo-castelletto-2020_56657_1_9c35edb2-dc0c-4d08-b52c-dc3ad23d6643.webp?v=1773767849","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/fortemasso-barolo-castelletto-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}