Arnaldo Rivera - Barolo Boiolo2015

RED WINE

Description

Arnaldo Rivera wines are the result of a partnership between Terre del Barolo winery and a number of its growers with the aim of producing the regions best grapes and wines. The vineyards of origin are among the most prestigious on the Langhe hills. They are ultimate expression of expertise and craftsmanship, where the purity of the single varietal is at the absolute pinnacle, testifying to the unmistakable identity of Piedmont’s wines. Starting from the 2013 vintage, the ‘Arnaldo Rivera’ wines are the result of an agreement between the winery and several of its grower’s. This label is a unique, new journey through the eleven villages and native varietals in the Barolo winegrowing area, from the vineyard management, to the vinification techniques and woods used it is truly the wines and the land they come from that speak for themselves.

History

Arnaldo Rivera was born on December 13th, 1919 in Castiglione Falletto, a small village at the heart of the historic Barolo winegrowing area. He was a local primary school teacher, mayor of his village for 36 years, and founder in 1958 of the Terre del Barolo winery. He lived through the hard times of the war in the front line, as well as the days of the liberation. He and his wife Ester Rinaldi were not blessed with children. Arnaldo Rivera passed away on January 10th, 1987. This project was created by the growers and the winery in honor of this great man.

Tasting notes

A beautiful Barolo of made from grapes grown in a single vineyard area. The Arnaldi Rivera label has just been released by an historic and newly renovated collective in Barolo. The Boiolo vineyard faces south east on darker clay soils typical of the region, and at an elevation of 1300+ feet, to produce a graceful wine of bright red fruits and palpable, food-loving tannins. Single site Barolo of real charm and finesse, this Boiolo is superb value for the table or cellar. Pretty aromas of plumbs, tobacco & cedar on the nose. The assertive palate offers lush cherry, mocha and clove alongside nice fine grain tannins.

Technical data

Variety 100% Nebbiolo
Vineyard planting year 2002
Refinement 32 months in French oak tonneaux.
Average annual production 2,400 bottles

Vinification

Fermentation and maceration for about three weeks in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in wood.