2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Classification Barbaresco DOCG
Region Barbaresco
Soil Limestone marl characterized by light sandy soils
Elevation 240.0 meters
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled tanks; second-use French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Maceration and alcoholic fermentation last approximately 10 days. Malolactic fermentation in second-use French oak barrels is followed by a minimum of 9 months of aging and further bottle maturation. The finished-wine sheet also reports acidity of 5.0 g/L without identifying the analytical acid-equivalent basis, so it is not proposed as an unqualified total-acidity value.
Tasting Notes Pale ruby red; fresh cherry, violet petals and sweet spice; rich and harmonious palate with fresh fruit and subtle balsamic hints, silky tannins, and a refined persistent finish
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Classification Barbaresco DOCG
Region Barbaresco
Soil Calcareous marl characterized by light-colored sand
Elevation 240.0 meters
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats; used French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Maceration and alcoholic fermentation average 10 days. Malolactic fermentation in used French oak barrels is followed by 18 months of aging and approximately 8 months of bottle aging.
Tasting Notes Light ruby red; fresh cherries, violets and subtle sweet spice; complex and structured, with fruit and delicate balsamic nuances, smooth integrated tannins, and a long elegant finish
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.6
Grape Varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Classification Barbaresco DOCG
Region Barbaresco
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled vats; used French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Maceration and alcoholic fermentation average 14 days. Malolactic fermentation in used French oak barrels is followed by 20 months of aging and approximately 6 months of bottle aging. The finished-wine sheet reports acidity of 5.5 g/L without identifying its analytical acid-equivalent basis, so it is not proposed as an unqualified total-acidity value.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; fresh raspberry and damask rose; delicate red-fruit notes with fine, elegant tannins
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Annunziata, 17, 14054 Castagnole delle Lanze (AT), Piedmont, Italy
Phone
+39 0141 877 396 / +39 335 1389 359
Owner
Rivetti family