Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo100%
Drinking Window 20-30 years when cellared at 14-15 C
Classification Barbaresco DOCG, Ovello Cru
Region Ovello
Soil Calcareous limestone with white sandy veins
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation South-Southwestern
Harvest Dates Beginning of October
Sites Ovello Cru (single-vineyard Barbaresco)
Vine Age Average 70 years
Maceration 30 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Bottle Aging 18 months (548 days)
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 60-65°F
Production Details Harvested at the beginning of October. Vinification at 26 C for 30 days on skins during maceration, with malolactic process completed. Naturally stabilized without filtering. Aged for 2 years in oak and 18 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes
Nose: pomegranate, prune, wild forest berries, mint, violets
Palate: good tannins, soft, silky, fresh acidity, balsamic, dry, full-bodied
Food Pairing beef, lamb, veal, rabbit, wild boar, deer, wild poultry, strong cheeses, Parmigiano Reggiano, aged Gouda, aged Cheddar, white truffle dishes
Producer Information
Website
Address
Strada Ovello 31, 12050 Barbaresco (CN), Italy
Owner
Renato Vacca and Franca Vacca
Cellarmaster
Renato Vacca