Among Piedmont’s most aristocratic and well-known red wines, Barbaresco represents one of Italy’s smallest DOCGs. Its origins are mingled with history and legend and seem to date back to the time of the Gauls, who came to Italy because they were attracted by Barbaritium wine. A wine destined for longevity, it reaches its best between 10 and 15 years.
Intense, bright color fading from ruby red to garnet and a stimulating bouquet of still fruity yet ethereal scents that recall raspberry and red fruit jam, geranium and violet, but also green pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg, hay and wood, toasted hazelnut, vanilla and even anise.
Perfect with full-bodied meat preparations. Excellent, in particular, with typical Piedmontese recipes, interesting with game (especially with pheasant and hare) and excellent with roasts and grilled meats. For cheeses, preference should be given to hard cheeses, preferably savory. Serving temperature 16-18°C.
Aged for at least 2 years, including at least 9 months in wood, which gives great character and aromatic complexity.
The Langa soil is sedimentary and marine in origin; the typical soil in the Barbaresco area, on the other hand, tends to have more limestone and thus produce a softer expression of Nebbiolo.
