Le Strette - Barolo DOCG

Back to the Beginning

Produced only in selected vintages, this Barolo represents a return to origins—when Barolo was traditionally crafted by blending Nebbiolo from different hillsides, each contributing its own distinctive imprint to the noble Piedmontese wine.

Bottiglia del vino Barolo Le Strette DOCG

In the Vineyard

Municipalities of Novello and Barolo — from the Bergera-Pezzole, Corini-Pallaretta and Bergeisa crus

  • Altitude: 280–420 m a.s.l.
  • Soils: various calcareous-based soils, with alternating sand and clay depending on specific location
  • Variety: Nebbiolo
  • Vine density: 4,200–4,500 plants/ha
  • Training system: Guyot on vertical trellising
  • Planting years: 1976–2014

In the Cellar

  • Obtained through a pre-bottling blend of the Barolo wines from the winery’s three crus—Bergera-Pezzole, Corini-Pallaretta and Bergeisa—in proportions that vary depending on the vintage
  • Gentle crushing and destemming
  • Maceration for 25–35 days
  • Aging of each Barolo component in small oak barrels and larger casks for a total of 28–32 months, before blending and bottling

In the most important vintages, Barolo Le Strette Riserva is produced, extending aging in wood or bottle by an additional two years.

In the Glass

  • Color: garnet red with ruby highlights
  • Nose: rich and multi-layered, shifting from small red fruits to spices, and at times floral and subtly herbal notes
  • Palate: full-bodied and structured, vibrant yet elegant, fresh yet austere

Food Pairings

Perfect with red meat dishes, aged cheeses, white meats and medium-aged cheeses.

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