Barbaresco Riserva, 2015 6 btls in a Wooden Box by Vite Colte

93 Pts James Suckling

The vineyards where this Riserva originates are located at soils that contain Sant’Agata Fossil marls and roughly textured clay.
Alcoholic fermentation is traditional, at a temperature of 28-30 °C, and lasts about 25 days with the “submerged cap” technique. 

Tasting Notes

• COLOUR: ruby red shading to garnet.
• BOUQUET: intense and remarkably complex, with nuances of ripe black and red fruits Showing spices like black pepper and cloves.
• PALATE: dry and warm, with impressive body and texture. The long lingering finish exhibits ripe red and black fruits and a remarkable balsamic note.

Statistical information

• GRAPE VARIETY: Nebbiolo
• 93 Points James Suckling
• ALCOHOL: 14.0 % vol.
• APPELLATION: Barbaresco DOCG Riserva
• AGING: Up to 24 months in oak barrel