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Villa Penna Barolo La Serra - 2015
Barolo DOCG Single Vineyard La Serra - 2015
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
100% Nebbiolo
Appellation
Barolo DOCG
Vineyard Designation
La Morra
Harvest Date
Hand-harvested in the first half of October.
Aging
Aged 4 years in large Slavonian casks (Botti) and one year in bottle.
Alcohol %
14
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Elegant bouquet of great personality, with floral notes and wild roots. Well balanced, persistent tannins in the mouth, that makes it a powerful wine.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
100% Nebbiolo
Appellation
Barolo DOCG
Vineyard Designation
La Morra
Harvest Date
Hand-harvested in the first half of October.
Aging
Aged 4 years in large Slavonian casks (Botti) and one year in bottle.
Alcohol %
14
Wine Profile
Wine Profile / Tasting Notes
A powerful Barolo with a great personality. Intense ruby red color with typical orange hues. On the nose it reveals all the elegance that you want from Nebbiolo with lovely flowery and wild fruit notes and beautiful tertiary qualities thank to the extra time in the bottle. Well structured and balanced with a lingering finish.
Vineyard Notes
Vineyard location: Commune of La Morra - La Serra cru. Exposure: Southwest. Soil type: Tortoniano with calcareous marl and clay. Altitude: 300-400 meters above sea level.
Production Notes
Traditional fermentation for 10-15 days at controlled temperature with a floating cap and frequent pumping over of must to optimize the extraction of polyphenols. Aged 4 years in large Slavonian casks (Botti) and one year in bottle.
Winemaker Notes
The 2015 vintage began with a winter marked by plenty of snow, providing the soil with an excellent supply of water. Combined with mild spring temperatures from February onward, this factor advanced the vegetative cycle, resulting in bud break earlier than in 2014. Flowering began towards the middle of May and was followed by an excellent berry set. The season continued with a series of rainfalls between the end of May and the first ten days of June. From the second half of June throughout July, there was no rain, but hot temperatures. However, the vineyards were not stressed by the heat, thanks to the plentiful water supplies accumulated during the early months of the year. The climatic conditions at the beginning of the summer laid the foundation for the grapes to ripen about ten days earlier than in the previous vintage, but in line with what we could call a “normal” year. In terms of quantity, production was average. This allowed for careful, targeted green harvesting. From the perspective of grape health, the vintage can be recorded as one of the best in recent years, with no need for particular protective measures, as the climate helped limit the development of fungal diseases. The Nebbiolo ripened perfectly, though slightly earlier than in recent years. Particularly in the second part of the summer, climatic conditions allowed for an impressive accumulation of polyphenols. The excellent quality of the tannins, as shown by analysis, will ensure elegant, long-lasting wines with good structure. As far as coloring substances (anthocyanins) are concerned, Nebbiolo is not known for great accumulation, especially in hot vintages. However, the good quantity and quality of tannins should guarantee stability in color intensity. The great balance evident in the ripening data goes beyond the numbers, promising big wines. Overall, considering the balance shown in the ripening data, we can say without a shadow of a doubt that all the conditions are in place for a truly great vintage: one to remember, like few others in history.
Food & Wine Pairing
This is the right match with roasted red meats, braised, game, stews, truffled foods, aged cheeses. It is also defined as an excellent wine for meditation. Serving temperature 18 to 20°C
More Information
The history of Villa Penna, like that of many wineries, it’s passed down through the generations: in the early '900 Grandfather Giovanni Battista, driven by love for his land and the excellent grapes, started with passion and dedication to nurturing its vineyards and to continuously improve the final product. Due to family vicissitudes, the grandson Teresio always been close to the spirit and the heart to those vineyards, bravely decided to embark on the road of Grandfather giving life to " Villa Penna " whose main principle is to produce wines that stand out for his class and elegance. The selection of vineyards, the attention for the environment by reducing the use of chemical products, the right thinning, the modern technology with the respect of the times to keep the tradition alive with the right aging.
