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RedBarbaresco DOCG Riserva

Barbaresco docg Riserva Muncagota

by Produttori del Barbaresco · Piedmont, Italy

TypeRed
AppellationBarbaresco DOCG Riserva
Grapes100% Nebbiolo
VineyardMuncagota MGA; 4.5 ha, owned by Bellora, Lignana and Viglino
LineBarbaresco DOCG Riserva cru
VintagesTechnical sheets: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2008. Vintage pages: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1995.

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The wine comes from the 4.5 ha Muncagota MGA, with a south-east exposure and clay-limestone soil. The contributing vineyards belong to Bellora, Lignana and Viglino. The site gives complex, elegant wines with intense floral aromas and a firm tannic finish.

Grapes

100% Nebbiolo.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at 30°C, followed by 28 days of skin maceration. Malolactic fermentation is completed.

Ageing

The 2021 matured for 30 months in oak casks and nine months in bottle. The general production specification identifies 25–50 hl oak casks and a minimum cask-ageing period of 30 months.

Technical data

The 2021 was bottled in May 2025, with a production of 13,333 bottles.

Tasting profile

Muncagota combines body and tannic structure with floral woodland notes, mint and eucalyptus. The 2021 is complex, showing intense, ripe red fruit, balanced tannins and a persistent finish.

Serving and pairing

Pair with pasta and risotto, white or red meats, and game. Cellaring potential is 30 years from the harvest.

Vintage notes

The 2021 combines complexity and intense ripe red fruit with balanced tannins and a long finish.