Barbaresco
Barbaresco is one of Italy's greatest red wines and among the most refined expressions of the Nebbiolo grape. Originating in the hills of Langhe, in the province of Cuneo, it shares the same grape variety as Barolo but expresses a finer, more elegant, and more immediate character.
The production area includes the municipalities of Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, and a small part of Alba. The soils, composed of calcareous marls and fine sands, along with the influence of the Tanaro river, produce wines that are more harmonious and less austere than the neighboring Barolo.
Barbaresco DOCG must age for at least 26 months (of which 9 in wood), while the Riserva version requires 50 months, confirming Nebbiolo's great aging potential.
In the glass, the color is luminous garnet, with ample aromas of withered rose, raspberry, sweet spices, licorice, and balsamic notes.
On the palate, it stands out for its vibrant freshness, subtle tannins, and long persistence, making it a wine of extraordinary finesse and complexity.
Among the most renowned crus are Asili, Rabajà, Martinenga, Pajoré, and Montefico, true emblems of a territory that combines tradition, artisan sensibility, and absolute respect for nature.
Barbaresco pairs perfectly with red meats, game, braised dishes, and aged cheeses, but thanks to its elegance, it is also a great wine for meditation.
It is a red that speaks softly but leaves a deep impression: the gentler and nobler face of Langhe's Nebbiolo.
Barbaresco is one of Italy's greatest red wines and among the most refined expressions of the Nebbiolo grape. Originating in the hills of Langhe, in the province of Cuneo, it shares the same grape variety as Barolo but expresses a finer, more elegant, and more immediate character.
The production area includes the municipalities of Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, and a small part of Alba. The soils, composed of calcareous marls and fine sands, along with the influence of the Tanaro river, produce wines that are more harmonious and less austere than the neighboring Barolo.
Barbaresco DOCG must age for at least 26 months (of which 9 in wood), while the Riserva version requires 50 months, confirming Nebbiolo's great aging potential.
In the glass, the color is luminous garnet, with ample aromas of withered rose, raspberry, sweet spices, licorice, and balsamic notes.
On the palate, it stands out for its vibrant freshness, subtle tannins, and long persistence, making it a wine of extraordinary finesse and complexity.
Among the most renowned crus are Asili, Rabajà, Martinenga, Pajoré, and Montefico, true emblems of a territory that combines tradition, artisan sensibility, and absolute respect for nature.
Barbaresco pairs perfectly with red meats, game, braised dishes, and aged cheeses, but thanks to its elegance, it is also a great wine for meditation.
It is a red that speaks softly but leaves a deep impression: the gentler and nobler face of Langhe's Nebbiolo.