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Kevin's comments: This wine shows sweet fruit with balanced tannins A Barolo made in an approachable, modern style.
Chateau Tasting Notes
CANTINA SAN SILVESTRO, PIEMONTE
The Sartirano family wine business commenced in 1871, but it was only in the 1950's that they started to develop the domestic market outside Piemonte, selling their wine in 54L barrels.
In 1970 the family decided to bottle their wines and they installed their first bottling line. Business prospered and in 1976 they built a new winery and renamed the company Cantina San Silvestro.
In the 1990's the export market soared and export sales now account for 60% of their production.
San Silvestro produce wines from their own grapes and also work with long term contract growers situated in the Langhe area and other prime areas of the Piemonte.
Grapes 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown on southern facing vines of the Langhe hills, south-east of Alba.
Training: Low Guyot
Vinification: 10-12 days skin maceration in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. Natural malolactic fermentation takes place in the spring following vintage. Aged for 3 years, 2 of which are spent in large oak barrels followed by 6 months in bottle.
Colour: Pomegranate red with orange tinges.
Serve: At 18-20C with braised and grilled meats, game, stews and mature cheese.
Taste: Smooth with sweet fruit and balanced tannins. An approachable style of Barolo.
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