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Cappellano

Cappellano Piè Franco Barolo

Name: Cappellano Piè Franco Barolo
Brand: Cappellano
Price: 995 USD
Rating: 4.75 (0 reviews)

Italy, Piemonte

Red wine

4.8

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Cappellano Piè Franco Barolo is a highly sought-after wine produced by the renowned Cappellano winery in the Barolo appellation of Piedmont, Italy. The wine is made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Piè Franco vineyard, which is known for its unique soil composition and favorable microclimate. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including long maceration and aging in large oak barrels, resulting in a wine that is complex, elegant, and full-bodied. The wine is characterized by its intense aromas of red fruit, spices, and earthy notes, with a firm tannic structure and a long, persistent finish. Overall, Cappellano Piè Franco Barolo is a wine that showcases the best of Piedmont's winemaking traditions and terroir.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Cappellano Piè Franco Barolo has a deep red hue and a nose of dark cherry, blackberry, licorice, and tobacco.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and balanced, with intense flavors of dark fruits, earthy minerals, leather, and truffle. The finish is long and persistent, with a hint of spice. Overall, this is an elegant, complex Barolo that will age gracefully for many years.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Nebbiolo

ORIGINS

Winery: Cappellano

Region: Piemonte

Piemonte, located in the northwest of Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. It is home to some of the most iconic wines, such as Barolo and Barbaresco, and is renowned for its stunning landscapes and centuries-old winemaking traditions. It is also home to the world famous sparkling wine Moscato d’Asti. The history of winemaking in Piemonte dates back to the ancient Romans, who planted the first vines in the region. Since then, the region has become a major producer of some of the world's finest wines. The region's winemaking industry was revolutionized by the introduction of the modern winemaking techniques of the French. This led to the emergence of some of the most iconic wines of the region, such as Barolo and Barbaresco.

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