By Negretti
Barolo DOCG Mirau 2016

Tasting Notes
Purple reflexes mix amaranth with dark notes coming from a long refinement. This unique wine requires a careful eye, the awareness of being in front of an ancient story. Born from an incomparable vineyard that gives extraordinary grapes thanks to its microclimate, soil composition, and richness of microelements. This Barolo doesn't accept any compromise, wearing an exotic dress, and speaking a different language. Incense, turmeric, sandal, and black licorice are mixed with faraway spices and are confirmed during the tasting where blackberries and gooseberry interchange with Indian curry. A tannic complexity puts everything together surrounding mystic notes of incense.

Vineyards
Rive, La Morra, vineyards of the 1980s, 230-260 m.a.s.l. south-east exposition, 4500-5000 plants per ha. Bettolotti, La Morra, vineyards of the 1990s, 230-270 m.a.s.l. south- east exposition, 4500-5000 plants per ha

Wine Details
Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Terroir: Clay, calcareous, sandy
Vinification: Fermentation with the skins for 14-18 days in steel vats at a controlled temperature between 24-30 degrees C. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
Aging: In Swiss oak (2500 L) for 24 months
[Information provided by Votto Vines]

Negretti, Mirau, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2016
Producer: Negretti
Wine name: Mirau
Vintage: 2016
Sub-region: Barolo
Region: Piedmont
Country: Italy
Award: Platinum
Score: 97
Colour: Red
Style: Still - Dry (below 5 g/L residual sugar)
Bottle size: 75cl
Closure: Natural Cork
Grape composition: 100% Nebbiolo
Tasting notes: Intense raspberry and rose petal nose. Supple attack, silky and poised, creamy without heaviness, and there are sufficient tannins to give structure and texture. Ethereal and complex with a long, spicy finish. Still youthful but great potential here.

NEGRETTI BAROLO MIRAU 2016
Monday, August 17, 2020
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Vintage: 2016
Score: 94
Aromas of coffee, orange peel, and dried flower petals follow through to a medium to full body with firm, chewy tannins that are fine-grained and polished. Needs time to soften. Better after 2023.

Negretti 2016 Mirau (Barolo)
Rating: 92
Price: $70
Designation: Mirau
Variety: Nebbiolo
Appellation: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Winery: Negretti
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Red
Importer: Domace Vino
Date Published: 9/1/2020
Reviewed by: Kerin OKeefe
Eucalyptus, leather, and black-skinned berry form the nose. The full-bodied, balanced palate delivers black cherry, licorice, and tobacco alongside fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2023–2032.