Ca Viola – Barolo Sottocastello di Novello

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Italy
Piedmont
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs 2020 (750ml) - 8 033749 745071
Origins Italy > Piedmont > Langhe
Appellation Barolo
Varietal Nebbiolo
Cepage 100% Nebbiolo
Winemaking The wine spends 15-20 days in temperature-controlled tanks with 15-20 days of post-fermentation maceration with 25% full cluster.
Aging 24 months in big barrels and 12 months in concrete vats.
Alcohol by Volume 14.0%
Annual Production 750 cases
Markets California
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Ruby red with orange reflections
Aromas Balsamic, spice, forest floor and menthol.
Mouthfeel Sturdy tannin leading into flavors of chocolate and tobacco.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with orange reflections with notes of balsamic, spice, forest floor and menthol. On the palate the is a structure with a sturdy tannin leading into flavors of chocolate and tobacco.
Awards 97pts James Suckling, 93pts Wine Spectator
Sustainability Certified Organic, Certified Sustainable, Vegan
The Story
1.89 hectares in Novello, located at the foot of the majestic neo-gothic castle. The full southern exposition at more than 470 meters A.S.L., combining the elegance of Barolo with the power of Monforte. The wine spends 15-20 days in temperature-controlled tanks with 15-20 days of post-fermentation maceration with 25% full cluster. The wine then aged for 24 months in big barrels and 12 months in concrete vats. 9,000 bottles produced.
About Ca Viola
Producer Story
Giuseppe "Beppe" Caviola, one of the most important oenologists in Italy, has worked as a winemaking consultant for many notable producers and in 2002, was named "Enologist of the Year" by Gambero Rosso. In 1991 Beppe decided to make his own wine, locating his cellar in Dogliani, in the heart of Piemonte. Ca'Viola means "little violet house" in local dialect.
Producer Story
Giuseppe "Beppe" Caviola, one of the most important oenologists in Italy, has worked as a winemaking consultant for many notable producers and in 2002, was named "Enologist of the Year" by Gambero Rosso. In 1991 Beppe decided to make his own wine, locating his cellar in Dogliani, in the heart of Piemonte. Ca'Viola means "little violet house" in local dialect.
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