Barolo Castelletto 'Vigna Pressenda'

• 100% Nebbiolo from a single, historical vineyard located in the Castelletto cru in Monforte d’Alba
• ‘Vigna Pressenda’ is known as the heart of the Castelletto cru in terms of quality
• Vines were planted in 1969 and 1986 at an elevation of 350 m (1148 ft) with a southeastern exposure.
• Soils have a higher percentage of sand
• Fruit is hand harvested beginning the middle of October
• Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel for 12 – 15 days
• French oak aging
• First vintage was 2013
• 330 – 500 cases produced annually

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