Barbaresco

About the wine

Barbaresco is one of Italy's most prestigious red wines, produced exclusively from the Nebbiolo grape in the Langhe hills of Piedmont. Recognized as a DOCG since 1980, it is celebrated for its elegance, complexity, and structural refinement. The wine is characterized by a garnet-red color, an intense and ethereal bouquet, and a dry, full-bodied, and harmonious palate with well-integrated tannins. The production zone is defined by specific calcareous and clay-rich soils, which, combined with the region's unique microclimate, impart a distinct finesse compared to its neighbor, Barolo. The disciplinare mandates a minimum aging period of 26 months, of which at least 9 must be in wood, ensuring the wine develops its signature depth before release. The denomination also features a sophisticated system of 'Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive' (MGAs), which highlight the specific terroir of individual vineyard sites, further emphasizing the importance of site-specificity in Barbaresco production.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area is located in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont, specifically covering the entire territories of the communes of Barbaresco, Neive, and Treiso, as well as a portion of the San Rocco Senodelvio area in the municipality of Alba. The zone is characterized by hilly terrain with calcareous and clay soils, excluding valley floors and north-facing slopes.