Brovia Barolo 'Rocche Di Castiglione' 2020

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Brovia Barolo 'Rocche Di Castiglione' 2020This splendid site in Castiglione Falletto, the fabled Rocche, gives us a window onto the elegant, feminine side of Barolo. Always the most aromatic and sensual of the crus from Brovia, the Rocche dei Brovia carries its weight with a ballerina like delicacy on top of tannins that are sweet and silky. A seductress that tempts you to the table with its near athletic versatility, the Rocche is the one member of this special quartet of crus that will

Alexandre’s village-level Gamay comes from a half-hectare’s worth of tiny south-facing parcels planted at altitudes between 480 and 750 meters

It’s all there with bravado and confidence

Fermented spontaneously and aged 12 months in barrels with three years or more of age

according to Gianluca

The lively presence on the palate reminds one of the remarkable ability of Nebbiolo to retain its vibrant acidity while building its sugar reserves

south-facing

the juice is fermented in wood vats and then aged in a mix of cask and barrel

and visceral power in Gravner’s hands

The best Aloxe-Corton is unabashedly sauvage

The wine is bottled without fining or filtration

and was given a dosage of 3 grams per liter

maintaining a proper level of acidity while keeping the ultimate alcohol level under control