Red

Barbaresco Riserva

By Roberto Sarotto, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Roberto Sarotto Barbaresco Riserva

The estate's base Barbaresco Riserva.

Tasting notes

Deep ruby red, with a distinctive hint of rose and violet on the nose, ripe plum, liquorice, spice and chocolate, and soft tannins leading to a long, velvety finish.

Pairs well with

Braised or sliced red meat, aged cheeses or structured pasta dishes such as ravioli with roast sauce or truffle risotto

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbaresco DOCG Riserva
Production area
Langhe, vineyards in the Barbaresco DOCG production area
Soil
Marly strata with little sand, strong presence of fine sediment, silt and clay
Harvest
Late September to early October
Vinification
Temperature-controlled fermentation with extended maceration; aged in oak barrels for more than a year, then in stainless steel
Serving temperature
16-18°C

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