# Barolo Arborina (2020)

- **Producer:** Azienda Agricola Renato Corino
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €57
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, red plum, red cherry, citrus, lime, cloves, vanilla, dried fruit, dried herbs, dried orange peel, earth

## About this wine

Renato Corino Barolo Arborina 2020 is a 100% Nebbiolo from the Barolo DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. The wine originates from the Arborina vineyard in La Morra, characterized by its sandy soil and south-southeast exposure. This vineyard is known for producing elegant and aromatic Barolos. Azienda Agricola Renato Corino was founded in 2005 by Renato Corino, who, with his children Stefano and Chiara, manages 8 hectares of vineyards. The winery focuses on Nebbiolo for Barolo, alongside Barbera and Dolcetto. The Arborina vineyard is one of their key sites, recognized for contributing elegance and structure to their wines.

## Interesting facts

- Arborina vineyard sits at 300-320 meters altitude.
- Average vine age is around 50 years.
- Annual production is between 3,500-4,000 bottles.
- The winery was founded in 2005.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and structured tannins are well-suited to rich protein dishes, where they can cut through fat and complement the meat's texture. The wine's aromatic complexity, with notes of spice and dried herbs, can echo or enhance similar flavors in the food.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Renato Corino Barolo Arborina begins with alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats for about a week. This is followed by malolactic fermentation, which occurs in wooden barrels. The wine is then aged for 24 months in medium-sized oak barrels. Following barrel aging, it spends an additional two years maturing in the bottle before release. This approach emphasizes controlled fermentation and a significant aging period to develop the wine's character.