Barolo “La Tartufaia” DOCG 2022

Giulia Negri | Piedmont
Serradenari s.a. | Via Bricco del Dente 19 | IT 12064 La Morra

05402322 · 0,75 l · 72,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

La Tartufaia is the most inviting introduction to Giulia Negri's Barolo universe – and at the same time the most complex in its origin. The grapes come from two vineyards: Serradenari and Brunate. Brunate, one of the most sought-after crus in the entire appellation, straddles the border between La Morra and the village of Barolo – facing west, on tortonian clay with a high sand content and alkaline pH. This soil chemistry is crucial: an alkaline pH means fewer available minerals, more compact vegetation, grapes with thicker skins – and ultimately a Barolo that is fruitier, more accessible and rounder than its siblings. Spontaneous fermentation in 60-hectolitre wooden vats, around 40 days of maceration on the skins – somewhat shorter than the other parcels. Then 24 months in 25-hectolitre Austrian oak barrels.

Deep, bright ruby red colour. Cherry, red berries, candied fruit on the nose – inviting, expressive, with a fullness that is immediately convincing. The palate is grippy and silky at the same time, with good tannins, lively acidity and a long, spicy final. Kermit Lynch calls it "textbook Barolo". SUPERIORE.DE