# Barolo Capalot (2019)

- **Producer:** Santamaria di Walter Viberti
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piedmont, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €53
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, red plum, red cherry, black cherry, liquorice, rose, violet, black pepper, cedar, chocolate, vanilla, coffee, almond, mushroom, dried fruit, tobacco, caramel, earth, leather, hazelnut, forest floor, wet leaves

## About this wine

Barolo Capalot from Santamaria di Walter Viberti is a 2019 vintage wine from the Barolo DOCG in Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. The vineyard is located in the Capalot cru at 350 meters altitude, with soil composed of clayey-limestone marl and sand veins, indicative of marine sedimentary origins. The Viberti family has a long-standing connection to the Santa Maria di La Morra area, dating back to the late 18th century, with the estate acquired in 1850. Walter Viberti manages the estate, continuing the family's tradition of Nebbiolo cultivation.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyard soil contains marine sedimentary origins with fossil findings.
- The Santamaria estate has been in the Viberti family since 1850.
- Walter Viberti is described as a winemaker who 'flies under the radar'.
- Some reviewers detect sea-like notes, including salt and iodine, with aeration.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and fine, long tannins are well-suited to complement the protein in red meats, while its complex aromas and savory notes can echo or contrast with earthy ingredients like mushrooms and herbs. The wine's structure can stand up to richer, more robust dishes.

## Wine making process

The Barolo Capalot Santamaria di Walter Viberti is produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Capalot cru. The vineyard practices emphasize respecting the vineyard's ecosystem, utilizing contrast systems against parasites and employing light, organic fertilization. Winemaking typically involves aging in large Slavonian oak barrels, a traditional method that allows for the gradual development of the wine's character.