Barbaresco

Vineyard and terroir

The Nebbiolo comes from well-exposed hillsides in the municipality of Barbaresco, Province of Cuneo, at elevations below 550 m. The soils are clay and limestone. The yield is 8 tonnes of grapes per hectare, corresponding to 54 hl of wine.

Grapes

100% Nebbiolo, comprising the Lampia, Michet and Rosé varieties.

Vinification

Harvest takes place around the middle of October. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are conducted at controlled temperature using innovative techniques.

Ageing

The wine matures for 26 months in total, including nine months in Slavonian oak casks.

Technical data

Alcohol: 14% vol.

Tasting profile

Garnet red with orange reflections. The nose is intense and marked by violets. The palate is fine, soft, elegant, generous and pleasing, with a gentle, velvety character.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 18–20 °C. Decant and allow the wine extended time to breathe. Pair with feathered game, roast meats and richly flavoured first courses, including pasta with ragù or game sauces.

Label / history

The wine takes its name from Barbaresco, a village near Alba on the Tanaro River. It is presented as a gentler, more velvety counterpart to Barolo and is made in limited quantities.