Brezza Barolo Cannubi 2021

Barolo Cannubi from the Brezza winery is produced in one of the most suitable areas for growing Nebbiolo grapes for the production of the eponymous wine. The area is characterized by the fusion of two particularly important geological formations: the Marne di Sant'Agata Fossili and the Arenarie di Diano. The former are composed of a clayey mixture with a strong limestone component. The latter, however, are gray sandstones with a good sandy component. Having land in this highly prized area is an advantage for the winery, which has succeeded in bringing prestige to its wines. The Barolo Cannubi DOCG is a true winemaking gem and represents the highest expression of this wine, known and appreciated throughout the world. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 250 meters with a good southeast exposure. The grape variety used is 100% Nebbiolo of the Lampia and Michet varieties. The training system is espalier and the pruning is Guyot. The harvest takes place in October with the grapes being picked by hand into crates. The integrity of the berries is essential for the success of the vinification. In the cellar, a further selection of the bunches is carried out before destemming and pressing. The alcoholic fermentation lasts 7-8 days at a strictly controlled temperature. The maceration on the skins takes place with a submerged cap with continuous pumping over to extract tannin, color, and aromas. Following racking, the wine is prepared for malolactic fermentation until spring. The wine is then placed in Slavonian oak barrels for a minimum of two years of wood maturation. Once the wine is deemed ready, it is bottled and further aged in glass.