Because of its historical significance, Coppo is among the few wineries allowed to vinify Nebbiolo to become Barolo outside of the wine’s strict production zone.
Appellation:
Barolo d.o.c.g.
Grape variety:
Nebbiolo
Exposure:
south – south west
Soil composition:
calcareous clay marl with presence of sand and silt
Vineyard altitude:
650-820 ft a.s. l.
Training system:
Guyot
Vineyard density:
4.000 – 5.000 plants per hectare
Harvest:
selection in vineyards of the healthiest, ripest grapes hand collected in 40 lb picking baskets
Vinification system:
maceration with skin contact with short and soft pumping over the skin cap
Malo-lattic:
totally carried out
Aging:
30 months in large French oak casks and 6/12 months in the bottle
Color:
intense garnet
Nose:
violet, cherries and liquorice aromas
Taste:
well balanced and elegant
Pairings:
baked beef shank, braised veal cut, baked lamb with potatoes
Serving temperature:
18° C.
Sizes:
0,750 l.