Barolo Aleste is a compound word from Alessia and Stefano. Otherwise, nothing has changed. The Cannubi Boschis is still in the bottle here. Nevertheless, Barbara and Luciano considered the mention of their grandchildren and thus the next generation, who are to shape the winery, more important than emphasizing the location. Cannubi Boschis is the vineyard located directly opposite the winery. Cannubi is certainly the most famous vineyard in the entire Langhe region and is considered by many to be the best Barolo vineyard of all. The heart of Cannubi is the Boschis subsoil, named after the former owners. Limestone and some white clay.
The more masculine sites come from Serralunga and Castiglione. The ideal compromise might be in Monforte. But this finesse is certainly reserved for Cannubi. Therefore, one can basically understand the thesis that Cannubi is the best site in Barolo.
The processing of both Barolos is done at Sandrone in the same way. Complete destemming, eight days of cold maceration, then another three weeks of fermentation in stainless steel followed by a period on the skins. Aged 80% in used 500 L tonneau, 20% new wood, 24 months, no racking, no bâtonnage.