# Barolo Gheppio (2018)

- **Producer:** Cantina Terre del Barolo
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €28
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, rose, cherry, mushroom, tar, liquorice, earth

## About this wine

Barolo Gheppio is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy, produced by Cantina Terre del Barolo. This cooperative winery, established in 1958, unites over 300 winegrowers managing more than 600 hectares of vineyards across all eleven Barolo communes, aiming to preserve regional winemaking traditions. The Barolo appellation is recognized for its specific terroir and the Nebbiolo grape's significant aging potential.

## Interesting facts

- Barolo DOCG requires a minimum of 38 months aging, with 18 months in oak.
- Nebbiolo grapes have thin skins, contributing to Barolo's high tannins and aging potential.
- The cooperative unites over 300 winegrowers across 11 Barolo communes.
- Vineyards are typically situated between 170 and 540 meters above sea level.

## Food pairing

The robust tannins and firm acidity of Barolo are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes. The tannins bind with proteins, softening the wine and cleansing the palate, while the acidity cuts through the richness of fats. Earthy notes in the wine can also complement ingredients like mushrooms and truffles.

## Wine making process

The production of Barolo Gheppio involves traditional winemaking methods. Nebbiolo grapes are typically fermented in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a mandatory aging period of at least 38 months, with a minimum of 18 months in large Slavonian oak barrels (botti). This process is designed to develop the wine's structure and complexity, adhering to Barolo DOCG regulations.