Cantina Stroppiana Barolo Vigna San Giacomo 2007
75 cl
Another great Barolo from this Piedmont producer. We were immediatley drawn to these wines because they offer great value versus quality and are a little less harsh than some of the really tannic wines from this region.
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Another great Barolo from this Piedmont producer. We were immediatley drawn to these wines because they offer great value versus quality and are a little less harsh than some of the really tannic wines from this region.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Intense with a pleasant scent of brushwood interspersed with tobacco and spicy notes and characterised by considerable elegance and composure. |
| Palate | Dry, warm and velvety with an intense impact which is full and harmonious, with just the right level of tannins. Enveloping and persistent, culminating in a very pleasant aftertaste. |
| Colour | Ruby with a garnet red trim |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Alcohol % | 14.5% ABV |
| Style | Dry, Medium Bodied |
| Estate/Producer | Cantina Stroppiana |
| Country | Italy |
| Region/AOC | Piedmont |
| Vintage | 2007 |
| Making Techniques | Grapes are harvested in mid-October. The must ferments on skins for 8-12 days at a controlled temperature no higher than 30ºC and is pumped over at least 4/6 times per day. Upon completion of fermentation the wine is transferred to barriques where it ages for 12 months before being blended in a French oak barrel, where it spends another 12 months. |
| Closure | Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drinking now, good for 5+ Years |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| James Suckling 92 Points | Full-Bodied with velvety tannins and a chocolate, vanilla and spice undertone. Very fruity. Like it.' |