Vintage Barbaresco DOCG Montersino
Ruby red in color, with slight garnet nuances. Intense aromas of ripe cherries with complex notes of mineral, tea leaves, and rose petals.
The tannins are rigid and mature, and it has a fresh acidity and round, feminine structure. This Barbaresco demonstrates incredible elegance with its excellent balance and long, persistent finish.
Pairings: oven-baked or roasted white meats, grilled meat and vegetables, meat stew, wild game, roasts, cheeses.
Serving temperature: 18 °C. Open the bottle at least 2 hours before pouring.
Vineyard
Township: Alba
Grape variety: 100% nebbiolo
Harvest: manually
Winemaking
After the stalk removal and cold pressing for two days, the fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. The duration of maceration is about 20 days.
Refinement: in wood, aged minimum 26 months, at least 9 of which in wood
Reviews
Ian D'Agata 2024 — 91
Guide Ian D'Agata
Score 91
Publish Year 2024
Vintage 2018
Vivid red with some orange at the rim. The slightly evolved, forward nose hints at apricot, orange and red cherry. Mineral red cherry flavours and hints of blood orange on the palate. Finishes broad and savoury. I like this because it does feature some easy to recognize elements that are typical of the Montersino cru, but I really wouldn’t hold on to it for very long as it’s already very pen-knit. Drinking window: 2025-2030.
Winesurf 2023 — 81
Guide Winesurf
Score 81
Publish Year 2023
Vintage 2017
