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Description of the Domaine Vite Colte
Domaine Vite Colte is located in the heart of Piedmont, Italy, a region renowned for its prestigious wines such as Barolo. The estate is committed to growing its vines sustainably, paying meticulous attention to every stage of production to ensure wines of the highest quality, which truly express the specific terroir of their origins.
Description of the Cuvée Barolo del Comune di Barolo Essenze
Vite Colte's Cuvée Barolo del Comune di Barolo Essenze is a refined and intensely concentrated expression of Nebbiolo. This wine is the result of a rigorous selection of the best grapes from vineyards located in the municipality of Barolo, known for its rich and complex soils which give the wine its structure and distinctive character. After harvest, the wine is aged in oak barrels to enrich its profile and add dimensions of complexity and maturity.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This cuvée reveals a rich range of aromas, with dominant notes of ripe red fruits such as raspberry and cherry, intertwined with nuances of violet, mint and damp earth. Aging in oak barrels brings hints of tobacco, leather and licorice, which complement the natural aromas of Nebbiolo and add a tantalizing complexity.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Nebbiolo
- Profile: Barolo del Comune di Barolo Essenze is a full and powerful wine, with firm but elegantly integrated tannins and very present acidity. Its texture is silky, and it offers a long finish, testifying to its great aging capacity.
- Aging Potential: This Barolo is designed to age gracefully, developing increased complexity and enhanced elegance with time spent in the cellar.
Pairings with this Cuvée
This Barolo is ideally served with rich and flavorful dishes such as braised meats, roasted game, or truffle dishes. It is also magnificent as an accompaniment to mature cheeses, offering a harmonious combination of flavors and textures.
The little history of the country
Italy
Ah Italy, what a beautiful hedonistic country, people of the Dolce Vita, but what difficulty in understanding its wine organization! The key to understanding the naming system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous country because each region has its own naming system. Italy can, however, give wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines which are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others... But let's talk a little history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and it originated in Greece. The Etruscans would have planted vines and Greek immigrants would have improved and modified the grape varieties who subsequently called this country "Oenotria": the country of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and certain regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion. Today Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains experience a fairly harsh mountain climate. The “middle of the boot” plain is the domain of the continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the "southern part of the Italian boot" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary, Italy produces wines of great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originate from their lands. It is a country just as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!