Cantine Lonardo is one of those domaines that have been growing grapes—always organically—for generations, but only started bottling in recent times (1998). They continue to work organically and use traditional practices in the winery. To lovers of traditional Barolo, this will sound familiar: a very long maceration (beyond two months!), aging strictly in large neutral barrels, and wines of depth, power, structure, and soulfulness. The grapes are picked late and yet the alcohols are modest, resulting in wonderfully balanced wines.
What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...
VARIETALSAglianicoORGANICPracticingVINEYARDVineyards from around the town of Taurasi.SOILVolcanic clay.VITICULTURE3,500 plants per hectare. 20-50 year-old vines.VINIFICATIONLong maceration in steel for about one month.AGINGAged eighteen months in tonneau followed by six months in stainless steel and twelve months in the bottle before release.
Details
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Grape Variety
Aglianico
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Vintage
2016
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Organic
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied