# Barbaresco (Giovanni Sordo)

> Red, Barbaresco DOCG by [Giovanni Sordo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giovanni-sordo.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giovanni-sordo-barbaresco).

- **Producer:** Giovanni Sordo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbaresco DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Production area:** Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso; 300-350 m
- **Soil:** Clayey with grey calcareous marls alternating with layers of sand
- **Exposure:** South-West
- **Vineyard planting:** Upwards-trained vertical trellis with traditional Guyot pruning; vines 25 years old; 4,000 plants per hectare; yield 68-72 q/ha
- **Vinification:** Crushing and destemming, long submerged-cap maceration (depending on the vintage), temperature-controlled stainless steel; 6 months in stainless steel; 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. 14% vol (depending on the vintage).
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Nebbiolo from vineyards in Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso, aged 12 months in large Slavonian oak.

## Tasting notes

Bright ruby red, fairly transparent, tending to garnet with age. Elegant and refined nose of violet and small red fruits, estery notes and delicate spice. Balanced and full-bodied on the palate, with velvety tannins and freshness; long, lingering finish. Reaches its peak after at least 5 to 10 years.

## Food pairings

Excellent with roasts and game