
Sommelier/Wine importer
Claude Riffault Sancerre Les Denisottes 2023
France, Loire
96/100
Overall rating
4/5
Value for money
€56,00
€47,00/pcs.
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Made entirely from Nebbiolo in Castiglione Falletto, Livia Fontana Barolo Fontanin 2022 offers a distinctive expression of one of Piemonte’s most celebrated appellations. Its hillside origins and extended ageing in traditional oak shape a structured, aromatic Barolo with the balance and depth to reward time in the cellar.
Tasting Notes
The wine shows an intense ruby hue with garnet tones. Its complex bouquet brings together preserved violet, balsamic notes, liquorice root and nutmeg. On the palate, it is powerful and persistent, with well-defined, elegant tannins and a harmonious structure. Its concentration and firm tannins give it promising potential for further ageing.
Production
The Nebbiolo grapes are grown around Castiglione Falletto, at 300–350 metres above sea level, on Sant’Agata Fossili marl with seams of sand. The hillside setting and local microclimate encourage even ripening and aromatic finesse. Harvest takes place by hand in mid-October, followed by careful selection. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with around 20 days of maceration and regular pump-overs and délestage. The wine then matures for 30–40 months in traditional oak casks before resting in the cellar.
Food & Serving
Serve at around 16–18°C, ideally after decanting for about an hour to let its aromas open. Its structure suits richly flavoured dishes such as pork ragù with paccheri, braised or boiled meats, mature cured meats, and entrecôte with black truffle.
| Type | Red wine |
| Producer | Fontana Livia |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Grape | Nebbiolo |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Food pairing | Pork, Pasta, Aperitif |
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