Vietti
Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Barbaresco Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation takes place in wood. Aged for about 30 months in oak barrels. |
Description
Still red from Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, 14.5% ABV, produced by Vietti, 2020 vintage. A Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja that embodies the excellence of Nebbiolo, sourced from one of the area's most prestigious vineyards. 100% Nebbiolo. The nose is rich and delicate. Floral notes of wild rose, violet, and ripe fruit such as cherry and black cherry are evident. Intense garnet red color. On the palate, it is fresh and enveloping. The tannins are ripe, soft, silky, and well-integrated, giving the wine good structure and great elegance. The finish is long and persistent.
Awards
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2020
93/100
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2020
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
95/100
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Tasting notes
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1873
- Oenologist: Eugenio Palumbo
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 75
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We have always opted for the most natural and artisanal processing techniques. This commitment stems from continuous observation, patient waiting, and from the respect for the natural cycle followed by our plants. We know every vineyard, observe each of them in their unique growing season, and respect them.
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This is part of our philosophy and approach because what makes our wine great is the complete respect towards our territory. While working, we aim to reduce the interventions on the vineyard, and we use natural resources with care and consideration. Read more
| Name | Vietti Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barbaresco DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vietti |
| Origin | The grapes come from the single vineyard MGA 'Rabajà' in the commune of Barbaresco |
| Climate | Altitude: 235 - 315 m. approx. a.s.l. South/southwest exposure. |
| Soil composition | The soil is calcareous-clayey. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5200 |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation lasts about 3 weeks in steel in contact with the skins, with regular pumping over. This time includes pre- and post-fermentation cold maceration using the traditional submerged cap method. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation takes place in wood. Aged for about 30 months in oak barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |