Ugo Lequio
Barbaresco 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Long maturation and patient release |
- Name and grape: Barbaresco DOCG 2021 made exclusively from Nebbiolo
- Aromatic profile: notes of rose, liquorice, pepper and leather with a complex bouquet
- Taste characteristics: full-bodied and austere structure, pronounced harmony and balance
- Maturation and serving: prolonged ageing; decant for one hour, serve at 16–18 °C
- Pairings and longevity: ideal with braised meats, game, mature cheeses; ageing potential 10–15 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ugo Lequio Barbaresco is a still red wine that expresses the complex elegance of Nebbiolo. Ruby in colour with garnet hues, it offers an aromatic profile characterised by spicy notes of liquorice, pepper, leather and rose. On the palate, it is full-bodied and austere, supported by remarkable structural harmony. Ideal for enhancing rich dishes, it pairs perfectly with braised red meats, stews, game and mature cheeses, also proving to be a profound wine for contemplation.
Where it comes from
This red originates in Piedmont, from vineyards located in the municipality of Neive. The Barbaresco area has a long-standing tradition of cultivating Nebbiolo, a grape variety capable of faithfully translating the identity of the soil into the glass. Production follows the strict rules of this prestigious denomination, safeguarding a precise geographical area. The stylistic approach of Ugo Lequio aims to enhance the elegance and complexity of the region, respecting the authentic character of great Piedmontese reds.
How it is produced
Production is based on a project of long maturation, with ageing in barrels and a patient release designed to maximise its evolutionary potential. This process is essential to blend the wine’s dense texture with extreme aromatic precision. Thanks to careful management of time in the cellar, the wine guarantees a longevity of between ten and fifteen years. To fully appreciate all its nuances, it is recommended to decant for one hour, serving it at a temperature between sixteen and eighteen degrees.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1981 in Neive, Piedmont, the Ugo Lequio company cultivates 8 hectares of outstanding vineyards to produce a memorable Barbaresco DOCG made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. Under the care of oenologists Ugo Lequio and Gianfranco Cordero, this red wine undergoes a lengthy maturation process designed to impart elegance, structure, and profound longevity. The 2021 vintage, celebrated by the FIS and AIS guides and awarded 92 points by Robert Parker and James Suckling, is the result of an exclusive production of only 30,000 bottles, ideal for enriching your wine cellar.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
92/100
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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2021
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1981
- Oenologist: Ugo Lequio, Gianfranco Cordero
- Bottles produced: 30.000
- Hectares: 8
At the beginning of the 1980s, he signed his first bottles, personally selecting the grapes from six hectares of vineyard at "Cascina Nuova", a farm located in the heart of the historic Gallina hill, once part of the great wine-growing estate of the Lords of Neive Conti Riccardi Candiani, now owned by Marcarino.
The precious experience acquired over time, research and experimentation in the vineyard and in the cellar, have contributed to making this producer a protagonist of the quality revolution that, in recent years, has led to the emergence of an elitist wine culture.
The conviction that a great wine is born over time and that waiting, managed without anxiety, gives it class, importance and longevity, leads Ugo to place his bottles on the market only after a long and proper rest. Read more
| Name | Ugo Lequio Barbaresco 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Ugo Lequio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1981 in Neive, Piedmont, the Ugo Lequio company cultivates 8 hectares of outstanding vineyards to produce a memorable Barbaresco DOCG made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. Under the care of oenologists Ugo Lequio and Gianfranco Cordero, this red wine undergoes a lengthy maturation process designed to impart elegance, structure, and profound longevity. The 2021 vintage, celebrated by the FIS and AIS guides and awarded 92 points by Robert Parker and James Suckling, is the result of an exclusive production of only 30,000 bottles, ideal for enriching your wine cellar. |
| Origin | Neive, Piemonte, Italia |
| Production technique | Long maturation and patient release |
| Wine making | Produced with a long maturation and patient release to impart class, importance and longevity. |
| Aging | Long maturation and patient release |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |