Podere Gagliassi Barolo Badarina 2021 (750ml)

Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo

Harvest: manual, October

During the harvest, the bunches are selected one by one, picking only those with perfect sugar and phenolic ripeness. The late harvest allows for the grape's aromatic nuances to be enhanced without compromising its acidity.

To the eye it presents a deep, brilliant and transparent garnet red.

The nose is complex and layered: dried rose petals, cinnamon, black pepper, black tea and ripe red fruits blend with leather, licorice, tobacco, undergrowth and a fresh balsamic note.

On the palate, it is broad, austere, and upright. The tannins are smooth yet firm, fully evolving.

The acidity provides a lively finish and a long finish. The finish is savory, spicy, and earthy, with a clear territorial identity.

Podere Gagliassi's Barolo MGA "Badarina" is grown south of the municipality of Serralunga d'Alba, bordering the renowned Francia and Arione cru, one of the most iconic and renowned areas for Barolo production. The vineyards extend across marly, calcareous soils, rich in minerals and gravel, with south/southeast exposures and altitudes above 390 meters.

This dry, breezy microclimate with significant temperature variations favors the slow and complete maturation of the Nebbiolo, giving the wine tension, depth, structure and extraordinary longevity.

Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel

Refinement:

1. French oak tonneaux, 12 months in bottle

This long journey allows the wine to stabilize naturally, evolve gracefully and develop aromatic depth and refined tannins.