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Icardi ‘Serra' Barolo Riserva DOCG 2016

A$330.00

Variety: Nebbiolo, from Serra vineyards in Barolo, organic, biodynamic

Vinification: After pressing and destemming of the bunches, the must ferment in maceration with the skins at a controlled temperature with frequent pumping over to ensure the right extraction of color and tannins. Maceration lasts from 12 to 15 days. The wine matures in big barrels of 5000 liters for 48-60 months in Slavonian oak.

Tasting Notes: Ruby ​​red, brilliant, with orange reflections. Presents a complex and ethereal bouquet with aromas of violets, red fruit jam and licorice but also spices such as pepper and vanilla. Elegant with dry and balanced tannins, with good structure.

Variety: Nebbiolo, from Serra vineyards in Barolo, organic, biodynamic

Vinification: After pressing and destemming of the bunches, the must ferment in maceration with the skins at a controlled temperature with frequent pumping over to ensure the right extraction of color and tannins. Maceration lasts from 12 to 15 days. The wine matures in big barrels of 5000 liters for 48-60 months in Slavonian oak.

Tasting Notes: Ruby ​​red, brilliant, with orange reflections. Presents a complex and ethereal bouquet with aromas of violets, red fruit jam and licorice but also spices such as pepper and vanilla. Elegant with dry and balanced tannins, with good structure.

Icardi is in Castiglione Tinella, within the Province of Cuneo, between the Lower Langhe and the Monferrato Regions. Besides properties in Castiglione Tinella, Icardi have plots of land in the best areas of the Langhe and Monferrato region.

Lino Icardi started the company in Castiglione Tinella back in 1914. The wine was produced for family use only and exceeding grapes were given away. In the 60’s, Mr. Pierino started selling his wine stating, “quality needs to be acknowledged and appreciated”.

Fast forward to the 1980’s in which Mariagrazia and Claudio Pierino have continued the philosophy and the hard work of Lino and their father.

Icardi today, as well as in the past, still believe that the wine production happens in the vineyard more than in the cellar. Deeply respecting the cycle of the seasons and the rhythms of nature. For this reason, they naturally follow the vineyards growing cycles and let flowers and plants grow between the grape rows. There is zero use of nitrogen fertilisers but allow plants to naturally fix the nitrogen in the soil. They do not use either herbicides or pesticides. Improving the fertility of the soil through green manure.

The Icardi vineyards extend over 55 hectares, 50 of which are certified-organic vineyards.