Wines

Barolo Riserva Pernanno docg 2003

a luminous, lively ruby in appearance. A vibrant, richly-layered nose that is remarkably appealing, clean-edged and crisp, with a notably mineral character. Leather, black liquorice, and dried leaves, compose a rich medley of aromas, enlivened by black pepper, pencil lead, tobacco leaf, mixed spice, and star anise.

Technical Specifications
Commune of origin:	Castiglione Falletto.
Grape variety:	Nebbiolo: 70% Michet, 20% Rosè e 10% Lampia.
First year of production:	1993 on as Barolo Pernanno, 1998 on as Riserva.
Annual production:	3.500 bottles.
Vineyard area:	1 hectare - Aspect and altitude: 350 metres, facing south-southwest.
Soil profile:	Predominantly sandy and rock, with veins of limestone.
Training method and vine density:	Vertical Guyot, at 4.000 vines per hectare.
Average age of producing vineyards:	75 years old, planted in 1946 - Yield per hectare 45 quintals.
Fermentation and maturation:	Controlled fermentation and maceration in steel with hair submerged for about 50 days, with pumping air and automatic. Malolactic fermentation in steel and matures for at least 36 months in 25 hl oak botti. Bottling without filtration.
The palate:	exhibits abundant succulent fruit, smooth and well rounded, contributing to a dense, velvety mouthfeel; a firm, sturdy structure is bolstered by tannins that are lively and emphatic but never aggressive, and the development is steady and dynamic.
Serving suggestions:	Pot roasts with Barolo, red meat and game, stuffed guinea fowl, seasoned cheeses.

Francesco Sobrero

Passion, love and tradition. An increasing passion, a love that continues to grow stronger, and a great tradition closely tied to the land and the territory. Three words, three “creeds,” that merge and exist for one purpose only: excellence in wine. Since the 1940’s and the efforts of the grandfather Francesco, the vital breath of the Sobrero Winery continues to be reinforced. From the 1960’s with Settimo and Pier Franco, and Flavio since 2000, the winery has experienced years of continuous growth: from the sale of bulk to bottled wine, from the purchase of new vineyards to the expansion into export markets. The wines produced by the Sobrero family are a constantly ascending parabola, a symbol of the modernity that crosses time without erasing its foundation, the tradition that accompanies the work in the vineyard and the cellar, step after step.

Piemonte

From Asti Spumante to Barolo, the wines of Piedmont are among Italy’s most prolific and best rated. The region’s pedigree is apparent in its 58 DOC and DOCG zones, and although it is only the sixth largest producer in terms of volume, it has the highest percentage of classified wines in all of Italy. No IGT wine area is identified. This westerly region that borders with Switzerland and France is influenced by the Alps and Apennines (the name Piedmont means "foot of the mountain") and its seasons are very distinctive. Hot, dry summers, cold winters, and temperate springs and autumns are common with occasional fog during harvest time.

Undoubtedly it is the red wines that lead the way in terms of quality and cellaring potential with wines made from the noble Nebbiolo grape. The DOCGs of Barolo, Barbaresco, Gattinara, Ghemme and Roero all represent the grape at its finest: they are complex, alluring wines with extraordinary depth and great ageing potential. Barolo ("king of wines and wine of kings") is made in the Langhe hills with its output of 6 million bottles a year far exceeding that of Barbaresco at less than 2.5 million.