Red
Barbaresco
By De Forville, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy
Full-bodied Nebbiolo from the Loreto, Ovello and Cavanna vineyards in Barbaresco, aged two years in wooden casks. 14% vol.
Tasting notes
Ruby red with bright garnet reflections that prevail with age. Typical, ethereal, pleasant perfume with hints of violet. Dry and round, with a powerful structure and balanced tannins. 14% vol.
Pairs well with
Meat, game and ripe cheeses.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Grape
- Nebbiolo 100%
- Cru / vineyard
- Loreto, Ovello, Cavanna
- Production area
- Barbaresco, vineyards in Loreto, Ovello and Cavanna
- Soil
- Clayey marl in the Barbaresco production area
- Exposure
- South-west (Loreto, Ovello, Cavanna)
- Vineyard planting
- Vines about 25 years old in Loreto, about 40 years old in Ovello and Cavanna
- Vinification
- After fermentation and the first pump-overs, two years in wooden casks, then bottle ageing in dark green bottles.
- Serving temperature
- Serve at max. 20°C; open the bottle at least one hour ahead.
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