BARBARESCO
DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA E GARANTITA
Barbaresco has a long history. The Romans arrived and subdued the Celtic populations that lived there, cut down the forests of sacred oaks in Marte (Martinenga) and planted the vines. Perhaps it wasn’t Nebbiolo yet, but it soon would be, thanks to genetic mutations and a twist of fate. In 1200, it was called “Nebiùl” and original documents testify to its cultivation all the way up to Pinerolo, which shows that this was the Piedmontese grape variety par excellence.
Municipality of production
Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso
Grape Variety
100% Nebbiolo
Aspect
South-West
Altitude (a.s.l.)
300 - 350 m
Soil
Clayey with grey calcareous marls alternating with layers of sand
Training system
Upwards-trained vertical-trellised with traditional Guyot pruning
Age of the vineyard (years)
25
Plant densityi
4.000 plants
Cropping level per hectare
68/72 ql grapes
Processing
Crushing/destemming, long submerged-cap maceration (based on the vintage)
Maturation
6 months in stainless steel vats
Vinification
In stainless steel temperature controlled vats
Ageing
12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels
Alcohol by volume
14% Vol (based on the vintage)
Acidity
5,3 gr/l
Sugars (Reducers)
0,3-0,5 gr/lt
Characteristics
Bright ruby red colour, fairly transparent, tending towards garnet with ageing. To the nose, it expresses great elegance and refinement, with floral aromas of violet and small red fruits, estery notes and delicately spiced nuances. On the palate it is balanced and full-bodied, with velvety tannins and nice freshness. The finish is long and lingering. It has good potential for ageing and reaches the height of its expression after at least 5/10 years
Serving temperature
18°-20°C
Recommended pairing
Excellent with roasts, game
AWARDS >
GUIDA | guide | ANNATA | vintage | PUNTEGGIO | score | PREMI | awards |
|---|---|---|---|
James Suckling | 2018 | 91/100 | |
Merum | 2018 | ||
James Suckling | 2017 | 927100 | |
Merum | 2017 | ||
Wine Pilot | 2017 | 93/100 | |
Falstaff | 2016 | 90/100 | |
James Suckling | 2016 | 91/100 | |
The Real Review | 2016 | ||
James Suckling | 2015 | 90/100 | |
Merum | 2010 |