# Basarin (Moccagatta)

> Red, Barbaresco DOCG by [Moccagatta](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/moccagatta.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/moccagatta-basarin).

- **Producer:** Moccagatta
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbaresco DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Basarin
- **Production area:** Municipality of Neive, Basarin geographical mention, on the southern slope of Neive
- **Soil:** Sandy Sant'Agata fossil marl, gray marl and sand
- **Exposure:** South, 250 to 280 m
- **Harvest:** End of September to beginning of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1968, 1996, 2000 and 2014; 1 ha; 4,000 plants per ha; 60 quintals per ha; about 6,000 bottles
- **Vinification:** Fermented in thermo-conditioned steel tanks. Aged 18 months in French oak barriques and at least 9 months in bottle.
- **Award:** 5 Grappoli (Fondazione Italiana Sommelier, Bibenda 2027), vintage 2023, source: https://www.bibenda.it/
- **Award:** 100 Vini Valore (Associazione Italiana Sommelier, Vitae 2027), vintage 2023, source: https://aisitalia.it/vitae-2027-i-100-migliori-vini-valore/
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Barbaresco from the southern slope of Neive, marked by linearity and balance, with cherry and plum fruit and elegant tannins.

## Tasting notes

Intense garnet red. Warm fruit of cherry and plum with light spice on the finish. Broad and rich, with elegant tannins and a long, harmonious finish.

## Food pairings

Red meats (stewed or grilled), cured meats, game and medium-aged cheeses.