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Short story

If there is a Barolo that embodies the essence of tradition, it is La Volta Riserva. An austere, deep, severe wine that seems to come from a time when Barolo was not yet an international star, but the wine of farming families, born to stand the test of time and reveal its soul only to those who knew how to wait.

"La Volta is a Barolo for those who love old-fashioned Barolo. Deep tannin, imposing structure, and that haematic, ferruginous note that makes it unmistakable." - Claudio Viberti

The La Volta vineyard has an ancient history and has always been part of the Barolo Buon Padre blend since 1923. But after the landslide of 2010, the Viberti family decided to select the highest part of the cru, the one that looked over Castello della Volta, to create a Barolo Riserva that would express all its authenticity.

This choice has resulted in an uncompromising Barolo that expresses the strength of the land and the austerity of a bygone era.

2019

SPECIFICATIONS

→ Type: red wine
→ Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo
→ Appellation: Barolo DOCG
→ Production Area: La Volta Vineyard
→ Harvest start date: October 19

ANALYTICAL VALUES

→ Alcohol content: 14 % vol.
→ Total acidity: 5.7 g/l
→ First year of wine production: 1989

CLIMATIC TREND

The year opened with a prolonged winter and a rainy and cool early spring, which delayed the start of the growing cycle by about two weeks compared to recent years, but brought it back to more traditional timetables. The abundant spring rains ensured good water accumulation in the soil, which was useful during the summer, which alternated between heat waves and milder, unstable phases. This required great care in the vineyard, especially for phytosanitary management. In September, a severe thunderstorm with hail affected limited areas around Alba, but did not affect the main vineyard zones. Nebbiolo, harvested in October, shows important aging potential, with intense and structured wines. A vintage that can be described as traditional, balanced and promising.

Organoleptic Characteristics

→ Color: bright garnet red
→ Aromas: Spicy notes (cardamom), austere and delicate sensations, typical of traditional Barolo.
→ Serving temperature: 18° C
→ Ability to evolve: 15+ years

Vinification

The long production process of this wine begins in the vineyard through thinning and selection at the grape harvest stage. Harvesting is done manually, and once picked, the grapes are placed inside 20Kg crates. After destemming-crushing, simultaneous maceration and alcoholic fermentation occurs for 12-14 days inside submerged cap rotovinifiers. At the end of this operation, malolactic fermentation takes place spontaneously in steel.

Refinement

Aging takes place for 60 months in unroasted barrels with an average capacity of 25 to 50 hL. At the end of the aging period, bottling is carried out. The latter does not involve any kind of filtration and is carried out by taking the wine directly from the barrel without any passage in steel. Following bottling, the wine rests another 12 months before being released on the market

2018

SPECIFICATIONS

→ Type: red wine
→ Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo
→ Appellation: Barolo DOCG
→ Production Area: La Volta Vineyard
→ Harvest start date: October 15

ANALYTICAL VALUES

→ Alcohol content: 14 % vol.
→ Total acidity: 5.7 g/l
→ First year of wine production: 1989

CLIMATIC TREND

The 2018 vintage began with a cold and wet winter, as in the entire Barolo area. Low winter temperatures favored a slow sprouting, which, in fact, occurred toward the end of March. In addition, minimum temperatures just above freezing during the first decade of April limited the risk of frost damage. This vintage has, fortunately, reestablished the water balances in the soil, which were heavily weakened by the dry and droughty 2017 vintage. These water resources accumulated during the winter and spring together with good weather and medium to high temperatures during the summer allowed for abundant production while maintaining, at the same time, high concentrations within the berry. In general, the wines obtained from this vintage are immediately ready with gentle tannins that are never rough or underripe. In addition, these wines have high acidity given by the high rainfall that occurred. In conclusion, we can say that the 2018 vintage can be added to the ranks of excellent vintages.

Organoleptic Characteristics

→ Color: bright garnet red
→ Aromas: Spicy notes (cardamom), austere and delicate sensations, typical of traditional Barolo.
→ Serving temperature: 18° C
→ Ability to evolve: 15+ years

Vinification

The long production process of this wine begins in the vineyard through thinning and selection at the grape harvest stage. Harvesting is done manually, and once picked, the grapes are placed inside 20Kg crates. After destemming-crushing, simultaneous maceration and alcoholic fermentation occurs for 12-14 days inside submerged cap rotovinifiers. At the end of this operation, malolactic fermentation takes place spontaneously in steel.

Refinement

Aging takes place for 60 months in unroasted barrels with an average capacity of 25 to 50 hL. At the end of the aging period, bottling is carried out. The latter does not involve any kind of filtration and is carried out by taking the wine directly from the barrel without any passage in steel. Following bottling, the wine rests another 12 months before being released on the market

2016

SPECIFICATIONS

→ Type: red wine
→ Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo
→ Appellation: Barolo DOCG
→ Production Area: La Volta Vineyard
→ Harvest start date: October 11

ANALYTICAL VALUES

→ Alcohol content: 14 % vol.
→ Total acidity: 5.51 g/l
→ First year of wine production: 1989

CLIMATIC TREND

2016 was a year with a long and regular growing cycle, which began with a mild, low rainfall winter, followed by a return of cold weather in late February and March that delayed vegetative recovery by about ten days. Spring brought heavy but not damaging rains, thanks to moderate temperatures and a still early phenological stage. The summer, which started slowly, continued with favorable conditions until the end of September, allowing a complete and homogeneous ripening. The Nebbiolo harvest allowed for complete ripening, including phenolic ripening, with excellent anthocyanin levels and low malic acid content. The expected wines will be balanced, with great structure and evolutionary potential, and slightly lower alcohol contents than in the 2015 vintage-a vintage that promises to be memorable.

Organoleptic Characteristics

→ Color: bright garnet red
→ Aromas: Spicy notes (cardamom), austere and delicate sensations, typical of traditional Barolo.
→ Serving temperature: 18° C
→ Ability to evolve: 15+ years

Vinification

The long production process of this wine begins in the vineyard through thinning and selection at the grape harvest stage. Harvesting is done manually, and once picked, the grapes are placed inside 20Kg crates. After destemming-crushing, simultaneous maceration and alcoholic fermentation occurs for 12-14 days inside submerged cap rotovinifiers. At the end of this operation, malolactic fermentation takes place spontaneously in steel.

Refinement

Aging takes place for 60 months in unroasted barrels with an average capacity of 25 to 50 hL. At the end of the aging period, bottling is carried out. The latter does not involve any kind of filtration and is carried out by taking the wine directly from the barrel without any passage in steel. Following bottling, the wine rests another 12 months before being released on the market