Attilio Ghisolfi Barolo Bricco Visette 2016 (JS 95)

James Suckling 95 points.

Made by nebbiolo grapes located in the Visette hill (Bussia area) , Monforte Village

"This is a very tight and rich Barolo with lots of ripe-strawberry, walnut and meat character. Some smokiness, too. It’s full-bodied and focused. Very long and layered."

James Suckling

Average age: 20-40 years.
Planting density: 5500 vines/ha.
Altitude: 300/350 asl.
Exposure: South. South-west
Soil: marly, calcareous, clay.
Vinification: maceration on the skin for 12 days with careful controlling of the temperature and spontaneous fermentation with native yeast.
Maturation: 70 % in large oak of 25-30 Hl and 30% in Barriques for 30 months
Ageing: in bottle for 10 months at the controlled temperature of 15° C.
Colour: dark garnet red.
Nose: elegant and intense red fruit, menthol over notes (when younger), spices
Taste: rich and majestic, with medium tannin structure
Storage temperature: between 13° and 15° C.
Serving temperature: 16° C.
Parings: red meat roasts, game, truffle-flavored dishes and mature cheeses. Vintage: 2014
Bottles produced: Approx. 9.000 circa