Tortoniano Barolo DOCG – Kobrand Wine & Spirits

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Italy
Piedmont

Tortoniano is named for the tortonian-era (9 million years ago) soils in which the vines are planted, rich in microelements such as magnesium and manganese. Grape clusters are thinned and harvested up to 15 days later than usual for the fruit to attain a higher concentration. Temperatures are strictly controlled during vinification and the wine is aged for two years in large oak casks and one year in bottle before release.

Tasting Note

Garnet color with brilliant luminous hues. The nose is inviting and complex with notes of rose petals, juniper berries and fine spices. Elegant with ample structure and silky tannins, and a long finish.

Unique Selling Points

Named after the tortonian-era soils (9 MM years old) in which the vines are planted
Grapes from select vineyards that the Chiarlo family has worked with for generations
Matured two years in oak barrels and one year in bottle before release

“We believe in the perfection of the grapes in the vineyard: terroir, experience, timeliness, studied interventions vine by vine.”

Stefano Chiarlo, Winemaker

About the Grape

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