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Barbaresco DOCG (Italy)

Barbaresco wines are produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes.

Barbaresco is a town in Langhe in the the Piemonte region of Italy.

Barbaresco Flavors

Raspberry, Sour Red Cherry, Wild Cherries, and Cranberries are typical Barbaresco flavors.

Hints of Forest floor, Flowers, Herbs, Licorice or Anise, and other Spices.

Raspberry
Raspberry
Cherry
Sour
Cherry
Cherry
Wild
Cherry
Cranberry
Cranberry
Herbs
Herbs
Rose
Red Rose
Violet
Violet
Licorice
Licorice

Tertiary Flavors from Aging:

Oak
Tar
Mushroom
Mushroom
Truffle
Truffle
Chocolate
Chocolate
Coffee
Coffee
Spices
Spices
Tobacco
Tobacco
Leather
Leather

Barbaresco Profile

Barbaresco wines are full bodied, similar to Barolo, but less tannic, and more elegant.

BODY:Full
TANNINS:Medium - High
FRUIT:Medium Plus
ACIDITY:Medium - High
Temperature Serving temperatures:
16-17°C (61-63°F)

Barbaresco Food Pairing

Barbaresco is a powerful red wine. It pairs best with strong and rich flavors.

A classic pairing is white truffles, as Barbaresco mirrors the earthy, gamey quality of the truffles.

Truffle
Truffle
Pasta
Pasta
Risotto
Risotto
Pizza
Rich Pizza
Charcuterie
Charcuterie
Salami
Salami
Duck
Duck
Goose
Goose
Pork
Pork
Lamb
Lamb
Veal
Veal
Ox
Meat
Rabbit
Rabbit
Wild Boar
Wild Boar
Deer
Deer
Hamburger
Hamburger

Excellent Pairings

Truffle and Mushroom Dishes.
Risotto with Truffle. Mushroom Pizza.
Pasta with strong Tomato or Truffle Sauce.
Rich Charcuterie. Salami.
Rich Stews. Beef Stew. Ragù. Stroganof.
Meat Pie. Shepherd's Pie.
Duck Brest. Confit. Roast Goose.
Game. Rabbit. Wild Boar. Deer.
Roasted Beef. Lamb. Veal. Liver.
Read Meat. Fillet Steak.

Piemonte Spesialities

Risotto al Tartufo Bianco (White Truffles).
Carne Cruda (Beef Tartare).
Manzo Stufato alla Piemontese (Beef Stew).
Osso Buco (Veal Shanks braised with Vegetables).
Stufato di Coniglio (Rabbit Stew).

The Ideal Glass for Barbaresco

The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.

The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance.

The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste.

If You Like Barbaresco

You Might Also Like:

Barolo (Italy)
Cabernet Sauvignon (France)
Dão DOC (Portugal)
Languedoc (France)
Lebanese Red (Lebanon)
Malbec (Argentina)
Nero d'Avola (Italy)
Petite Sirah (USA)
Pinotage (South Africa)
Rioja Reserva (Spain)
Shiraz (Australia)
Super Tuscan (Italy)
Syrah (France)
Touriga Nacional (Portugal)

Nebbiolo DOCG Denominazioni

DOCG is Italy's highest wine classification

(Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita)

Barolo DOCG 1980Riserva
100% Nebbiolo

38+ Months Aged
18+ Months in Oak
20+ Months in Bottle

Minimum 13.0% Alcohol
100% Nebbiolo

62+ Months Aged
18+ Months in Oak
44+ Monts in Bottle

Minimum 13.0% Alcohol
Barbaresco DOCG 1980Barbaresco Riserva
100% Nebbiolo

26+ Months Aged
  9+ Months in Oak
17+ Months in Bottle

Minimum 12.5% Alcohol
100% Nebbiolo

50+ Months Aged
  9+ Months in Oak
41+ Months in Bottle

Minimum 12.5% Alcohol
Gattinara DOCG 1990Riserva
Min  90% Spanna *
Max 10% Uva Rara **
Max   4% Vespolina

35+ Months Aged
24+ Months in Oak
11+ Months in Bottle

Minimum 12.5% Alcohol
Min  90% Spanna *
Max 10% Uva Rara **
Max  4% Vespolina

47+ Months Aged
36+ Months in Oak
11+ Months in Bottle

Minimum 13.0% Alcohol
Ghemme DOCG 1997Riserva
Min  85% Spanna *
Max 15% Uva Rara **
Max 15% Vespolina

36+ Months Aged
18+ Months in Oak
  6+ Months in Bottle

Minimum 12.0% Alcohol
Min  85% Spanna *
Max 15% Uva Rara **
Max 15% Vespolina

48+ Months Aged
24+ Months in Oak
12+ Months in Bottle

Minimum 12.5% Alcohol
Terre Alfieri DOCG 2020Riserva
Min  100% Nebbiolo

12+ Months Aged
  6+ Months in Oak
  6+ Months in Bottle

Minimum 13.0% Alcohol
Min  100% Nebbiolo

24+ Months Aged
12+ Months in Oak
12+ Months in Bottle

Minimum 13.5% Alcohol

* Spanna is a local name for Nebbiolo

** Uva Rara is locally known as Bonarda di Gattinara

World Famous Grapes

Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is the grape behind the famous Barolo and Barbaresco wines.


About Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is an extreme grape that combines high acidity with lots of tannins. The wines need storage and a high level of alcohol to be consumable. However, Nebbiolo wines will never be completely soft.

Nebbiolo wines will usually need years of storage before the high tannin is reduced to a comfortable level. It develops storage flavors of truffles, leather, chocolate and tobacco.

These are wines that can be difficult to understand, and Nebbiolo wines should definitely be consumed with food. The acid and tannin form a structure that somehow melts into the food, and harmonize and balance the aromas of the wine.

The taste of Nebbiolo can remind you of a mixture of Pinot Noir and Syrah.


Nebbia = Fog

It is believed that "Nebbiolo" is derived from the Italian word "Nebbia" ("fog"). During harvest in October, an intense fog sets into the Langhe region where the vineyards are located. Or maybe it refers to the fog-like "dust" that forms over the berries as they reach maturity.


Soil

Climate

Soil

Lime-Rich.
Calcareous Marl.

Soil

Cool/Mild Continental.
Hot and Dry Summers.
Cold and Wet Winters.
Rainy / Foggy Sping.


DOCG Regions in Piemonte


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