The municipality of Serralunga d'Alba has always produced Barolo wines with thicker and deeper tannins. Sorano stands out for its fullness of flavour, which we have decided to enhance with 12 months in barriques, followed by 12 months in large barrels.
Technical data
Municipality of production – Serralunga d’Alba (CN)
Grape – 100% Nebbiolo
Vineyard age – 25 years
Vine training system – Guyot
Density – 4000-5000 plants per hectare (Ha)
Harvest – late October
Average yield of grapes per hectare (Ha) – 6.0 tonnes
Vinification – in temperature-controlled fermentation tanks for 15 days
Ageing – 12 months in French barriques (50% new), 12 months in large barrels and 12 months in the bottle
First vintage produced – 2004
Organoleptic characteristics
Colour – ruby red with garnet highlights
Bouquet – characteristic, full, intense scents of ripe fruit and balsamic notes
Palate – full, with a taut finish and austere tannins
Serving temperature – 16-18°C
