# Barolo DOCG (2018)

- **Producer:** Margherita Otto
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €100
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, red cherry, tar, black cherry, vanilla, cedar, cloves, mushroom, dried fruit, earth, leather, tobacco

## About this wine

The Barolo DOCG 2018 from Margherita Otto is a red wine from Piedmont, Italy. It is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes sourced from Monforte d'Alba, Castiglione Falletto, and Serralunga d'Alba, with an addition from the Vignane MGA for the 2018 vintage. The winery was founded in 2015 by Alan Manley, an American who embraces traditional winemaking, particularly the 'assemblaggio' method of co-fermenting grapes from different vineyard parcels. Organic farming practices are employed, with vines tended by hand. The wine undergoes extended maceration and aging in neutral French oak casks and large Slovenian oak casks.

## Interesting facts

- Winemaker Alan Manley is an American who learned from Barolo masters.
- The 'assemblaggio' method blends grapes from multiple sites.
- Organic farming is practiced by hand.
- Aging occurs in large French and Slovenian oak casks.

## Food pairing

The wine's robust structure, high tannins, and full body are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes. The tannins bind with proteins in the meat, softening the wine and enhancing the savory flavors. Earthy notes in the wine complement mushroom and truffle dishes, while its acidity can cut through the richness of fatty meats.

## Wine making process

The Barolo DOCG 2018 is produced using 100% Nebbiolo grapes. A hallmark of the winemaking is the 'assemblaggio' method, where grapes from various vineyard sites are co-fermented. Fermentation utilizes native yeasts and is followed by a long maceration period, potentially up to 45 days. The wine is then aged for a minimum of three years, primarily in neutral French oak casks (25 HL) and large Slovenian oak casks (botti), before bottling. Organic farming practices are employed throughout the vineyard management.