Barbaresco Rongalio® Docg
Produced only in the best vintages, from the oldest and most precious vineyard of the Meruzzano region, between 35 and 40 years old. The soil is very rich in micro-elements such as iron and zinc and is often furrowed with veins of silt and clay, which give the wine a strong personality and a strong tendency to age. Since the 2011 vintage, Rongalio Barbaresco has been sold as Riserva.
Grape variety: Nebbiolo, subvariety Lampia
Origin of grapes: Meruzzano Vigna Rongalio in Treiso (300 metres above sea level).
Soil: medium-textured with good limestone richness.
South-west facing, with Guyot pruning (8-9 buds/vine).
Varieties / Ha: 4500.
Quantity of grapes / HA: 50-60 q / Ha.
Year of planting: 1991/1984
Gentle pressing, maceration for 20-25 days at a controlled temperature of 28° for 2/3 of the grapes. Maceration for up to 40/45 days with the cap submerged for the remainder.