Cascina Sòt Barolo 'Bricco San Pietro' DOCG 2016 Wine:Wine

Cascina Sòt Barolo 'Bricco San Pietro' DOCG 2016 Wine:WineProduced from 85 year old vines (time of harvest) at 380m with SW face in the Bricco San Pietro sub zone of Tantesti. Maurizio harnesses the power of his old vines with a fruit to oak ratio that is handled impeccably. Proudly intense and perfectly aged, it has spice, fresh leather, a deep fruit texture and noble structure A beautiful bottle from a magnificent vintage. ***Highly limited cellar release ***

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Barrel fermentation is followed by 40% of the fruit spending 6 months in large oak

Sourced from 2 east facing lieu-dits at 200 metres altitude in a different valley to Coume del Mas it has incredible tight structure

artichoke and tomato with hallmark spice and a mouth watering medium bitterness - a perfect partner for Arbequina

Annual Antoniolo magic in tiny quantities

Beautifully balanced and harmonious

and a pretty red fruit finish of solid length

Polished tannins are present

One of the pinnacles of Catalan red wine

It is dark

acid-buzzy finish