AROMA:
On the nose, it offers an explosion of small red fruits such as redcurrant and pomegranate, accompanied by sweet spice notes.
COLOUR:
It displays a bright, deep ruby-red color.
TASTE:
Virna Barolo Brunate is a full-bodied and enveloping, with pronounced, austere tannins, lively acidity, and a fruity finish reminiscent of strawberry candy and violet.
This Barolo Brunate was born from the sincere friendship between Virna and Raffaella Pittatore, owner of the vineyard. Approximately 20% whole clusters are fermented and macerated together with the crushed and destemmed grapes for about 12–15 days at a maximum temperature of 29–31°C. After pressing and racking, the wine is transferred to French tonneau , where it ages for 18 months.
The wine is further aged in horizontally stored bottles for at least 6 months before packaging and release. Only 1,120 bottles of this wine were produced
FOOD COMBINATION:
Red meat, meat braised in the same wine and mature cheese. Serving recommended in large glasses at a temperature of 17-18°C.
