The Essentials

Barolo Docg Valente

Valente was the name of the former owner of the vineyards purchased by Armando even before Barolo gained DOCG status.

Now it is a tribute to the people who “come and go”, unlike the vineyards, which stay here year after year. Valente is also our “traditional” Barolo, produced today as it was in the past by blending grapes from different vineyards in the municipality of Novello, staying true to tradition and the historic concept of Barolo as a collective expression of the territory.
An inclusive and approachable Barolo with a strong sense of identity. Easy to drink, it pairs well with a variety of dishes and occasions.

Drink it with...

Aged cheeses
Red meat

You can also try it with...

Seafood
Shellfish
Fish soup
Hamburger

Info

Vineyards

Three, belonging to the Sottocastello di Novello, Cerviano-Merli and Corini-Pallaretta Geographic Mentions (Crus) in the municipality of Novello.

Varietal composition

100% Nebbiolo

Harvest period

Early October

Vinification and ageing

crushing of the grapes and separation from the stems Fermentation and maceration take place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Ageing for at least 18 months in large oak barrels, followed by several months in the bottle.

Colour

ruby red with garnet highlights

Nose

fruity notes and slightly balsamic and spicy floral scents.

Taste

dry and warm, structured, with enveloping tannins and lingering aromatic persistence. Delicate mineral undertones.

Serving temperature

no higher than 18°C. We recommend trying it at slightly lower temperatures.

Bottle sizes

0.75 and 1.5-litre magnum

Vineyards

Cerviano-Merli

Located near the centre of the village of Novello at an altitude of 450 m a.s.l., this vineyard faces south-east on calcareous-clayey marl. The grapes grown here result in a classic, traditional-style Barolo DOCG showing tannins which are harsh at the outset, but evolve over time to given the wine body and complexity

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Pallareta

Plot on gentle, uniform slopes of calcareous-clayey marl joining the villages of Novello and Barolo, with aspects varying from west to south-west at an altitude of 420 metres. The Barolo DOCG obtained from the grapes grown here is marked by a fresh, fruity bouquet linked with not overly dry tannins, showing elegance and appeal right from the outset.

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