Barolo Castelletto “Vigna Pressenda” DOCG
Vigna Pressenda is found in the Castelletto district of Barolo. It is Conterno Fantino’s newest addition to their range of top-quality wines. The vineyard was already recognized for excellence through its past winemakers, and now we’ve seen that Conterno Fantino has only improved it. The vineyard is 350-370 meters (1,150-1,214 feet) above sea level and is southeast-facing. The wines are most similar to Vigna del Gris, and are somewhat lighter, perfumed and refined. The oldest vines were planted in 1969.
Wine exported to
Canada, USA, Australia
Most recent awards
- 2017 | James Suckling96
- 2017 | Vinous Media94
- 2016 | Wine & Spirits93
- 2016 | Wine Spectator94
- 2016 | Wine HunterGold
- 2016 | Wine Advocate96
- 2015 | Vinous94
Grape Varieties:
100% Nebbiolo
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
12-15 days
Type of yeast:
Spontaneous indigenous yeast
Fermentation temperature:
28-30 °C (82.4-86 °F)
Maceration technique:
Rotating paddles
Length of maceration:
12-15 days
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Aging containers:
Oak barrels
Container age:
First and second use
Type of oak:
Allier /Troncais
Bottling period:
June/July
Aging before bottling:
24 months
Aging in bottle:
12 months
Closure:
Natural Cork
Organic:
Vineyards
Vineyard name:
Vigna Pressenda
Vineyard location:
Monforte d'Alba, Piedmont
Vineyard size:
1.2 hectares (3 acres)
Soil composition:
29% sand, 53% silt and 18% clay
Vine training:
Guyot
Altitude:
350-370 meters (1150-1214 feet) above sea level
Vine density:
4,500-5,000 per ha
Yield:
5.5 - 6 tons per hectare
Exposure:
Southeastern
Years planted:
1969,1986, 2005, 2007, 2012
Age of vines:
7-50 years old
Time of harvest:
Mid-October
First vintage of this wine:
2013
Total yearly production (in bottles):
4,000 - 6,000
Tasting notes:
Deep ruby red with lush, perfumed aromas of rose, red berries, blackberries, chocolate and coffee. Refined and sleek with beautiful tannins and a lively finish.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 16-18 °C (60.8-64.4 °F).
Food pairings:
A wonderful accompaniment to meat and aged cheese
Aging potential:
10-30 years
Alcohol:
Alcohol cont. by volume: 14%
Winemaker:
Guido and Fabio Fantino
