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Barbaresco wine — Massimo Rivetti winery — Dionysus
RedBarbarescoDOCG

Barbaresco

by Massimo Rivetti · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationBarbarescoDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for10–15 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Massimo RivettiPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Nebbiolo is organically grown in the company’s vineyards in Barbaresco.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand in early October. Fermentation takes place under controlled temperatures using only indigenous yeasts from the grape skins. Frequent pumping over promotes the extraction of colour and tannins. The wine is generally bottled without filtration.

Ageing

The wine rests on its fine lees for around 18 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by at least six months in bottle.