The 2017 vintage will be a year to remember for the challenges that growers faced from Mother Nature, namely hot weather and very little rain. Surprisingly, the wines produced do not show any notes of over-ripeness commonly found in a hot year. This balance in the wines is attributed to the stark temperature swings with cool summer nights tempering the hot days. The Barbaresco is fruit-driven with good acidity, and the Barolo is rich and austere. TASTING NOTES Red garnet in color. Intense and fine aromas of fresh red fruit. The palate presents good freshness, excellent structure and fine, velvety tannins. TECHNICAL INFO Grape variety: Nebbiolo Vineyard exposure: Southwest Age of vines: 26-31 years old Yield: 45 hL/ha Harvest date: September 25, 2017 Fermentation and maceration: 20 days in stainless steel vats Malolactic fermentation: completely developed Refinement: 32 months in Botti cask of French oak, 6 months in bottle Bottling: December 2020 Alcohol: 14.5% vol. Total acidity: 5.45 g/L pH: 3.55 Total extract: 28.4 g/L Optimal period for consumption: 2021-2045