Produttori del Barbaresco
Barbaresco 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in large oak or chestnut barrels |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Nebbiolo, Barbaresco DOCG 2022, Langhe area
- Aromatic profile: Bright ruby red colour, notes of red fruit and spices
- Taste and structure: Dry wine, full-bodied, pronounced tannins, long and persistent finish
- Vinification: Fermentation in steel at 30°C and ageing for 24 months in barrel
- Serving and pairings: Decant for 1 hour, serve at 16–18°C with risottos, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco is a structured still red wine from Piedmont that best expresses the characteristics of the Nebbiolo grape. It appears with a bright ruby red colour, revealing an olfactory profile defined by intense red fruit aromas enriched with elegant spicy notes. On the palate, it shows a decidedly dry nature and a full body, supported by powerful tannins that lead the tasting towards a long and persistent finish. Its solid structure allows it to withstand ageing for decades, developing further complexity over time.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Barbaresco area, in the heart of the Langhe. The vineyards, spread across optimal south, west and east-facing slopes, take root in silty-clay and calcareous soils that lend a dry note to the flavour profile. The local microclimate, characterised by rainfall and banks of fog, encourages a slow ripening of the Nebbiolo grapes, allowing for a late autumn harvest. Founded in 1958, the Produttori del Barbaresco winery cultivates these historic plots to reflect the specific environmental conditions in a wine with a well-defined character.
How it is produced
The process begins with crushing the grape bunches, followed by a rigorous fermentation in steel maintained at thirty degrees. The must rests in contact with the skins for twenty-eight days, with frequent daily pump-overs necessary to extract colour and tannic structure. Subsequently, maturation takes place for twenty-four months in large barrels of oak or chestnut, a crucial stage that stabilises the profile and supports the flavour persistence. At the table, it pairs perfectly with flavourful risottos, egg pasta, meats, game and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Already mentioned in the eighteenth century, Barbaresco established itself in 1894 thanks to Domino Gavazza. This tradition was revived in 1958 by Don Fiorino Marengo, founder of the Produttori del Barbaresco, who today cultivate 120 hectares in the Langhe. In this unique terroir, the mists support the slow ripening of the pure Nebbiolo until well into November, forging its classic elegance. The 2022 vintage, awarded 94 points by James Suckling, embodies this noble centuries-old heritage, offering a structured wine with formidable ageing potential.
Awards
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2022
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2022
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
93/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1958
- Oenologist: Fabio Accomasso, Gianni Testa
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 120
Day after day, generation after generation, over fifty families tend the precious Nebbiolo vineyards to produce the finest grapes. The fruit of their labour is delivered to the Winery they founded in 1958 where, with care and respect, it is transformed into Barbaresco wine. Read more
| Name | Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Produttori del Barbaresco |
| Story | History and Curiosities Already mentioned in the eighteenth century, Barbaresco established itself in 1894 thanks to Domino Gavazza. This tradition was revived in 1958 by Don Fiorino Marengo, founder of the Produttori del Barbaresco, who today cultivate 120 hectares in the Langhe. In this unique terroir, the mists support the slow ripening of the pure Nebbiolo until well into November, forging its classic elegance. The 2022 vintage, awarded 94 points by James Suckling, embodies this noble centuries-old heritage, offering a structured wine with formidable ageing potential. |
| Origin | Barbaresco (Cuneo), Langhe, Piedmont, Italy |
| Climate | Piovoso e nebbioso |
| Soil composition | Silty clay, calcareous |
| Harvest | Autumn (until late November) |
| Fermentation temperature | 30 °C |
| Fermentation | 28 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in steel at 30°C with maceration on the skins and pumping over; ageing in large oak or chestnut barrels |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel at 30°C for 28 days with maceration on the skins and pumping over 2–3 times a day; then maturation for 24 months in large oak or chestnut barrels. |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in large oak or chestnut barrels |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |