Red

Barbaresco

By Fontanabianca, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy

Fontanabianca Barbaresco

The estate's blended Barbaresco from three Nebbiolo vineyards in Neive, aged in large barrels and barriques.

Tasting notes

Harmonious, elegant nose. Dry, with velvety tannins. About 14% alcohol.

Pairs well with

Roasts, game, flavourful cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbaresco DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Production area
Neive, Piedmont
Soil
Clay-limestone, medium-textured
Exposure
South/West
Vineyard planting
Guyot, vines 30 years old on average, 300 m a.s.l., yield 60 q/ha
Vinification
In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine rests in large barrels and barriques for about 10 to 13 months, then about 8 months in bottle.
Serving temperature
18 C in red wine glasses

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