Red
Barbaresco
By Gigi Rosso, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
A Barbaresco from vineyards in Neive, aged 24 months in oak and 6 months in bottle.
Tasting notes
Medium garnet with orange reflections. Red fruits, candied orange peel, dried roses, leather, cinnamon and liquorice. Medium to full-bodied, with refined tannins, vibrant acidity and layers of orange, cherry and sweet spice.
Pairs well with
Braised meats, aged cheeses, truffle risotto and game.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbaresco DOCG
- Grape
- Nebbiolo 100%
- Production area
- Neive (CN)
- Soil
- Calcareous with sandy infiltrations
- Exposure
- South and south-west
- Harvest
- Hand-harvested from the beginning of October
- Vinification
- Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for about 15 days with regular punch-downs. Aged 24 months in oak barrels and 6 months in bottle. Altitude 350 m; 14.5% alcohol.
- Serving temperature
- 18-20 C (64-68 F); decant 30 minutes before serving
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